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What is 2x-8=34?
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User Filip Zawada
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2x - 8 = 34
+ 8 + 8
——————-
2x = 42
— —
2 2
——————-
x = 21
User Maarty
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Answer: x=21

Explanation:

2x-8=34 (change the -8 into a positive since it doesn't have a variable)

34+8=42 (divide 34 by 2)

42/2=21

Check your answer

2 x 21 = 42

42-8=34

x=21

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