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6(x - 4) - 4 = 8 means that x =

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x=6
Explanation: 6(x-4)-4=8
Multiply 6 by x and 4 to get (6x-24)-4=8
-24-4=-28, therefore, 6x-28=8
Add 28 to each side +28 +28
..To get 6x=36. Divide each side by 6...
x=6
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