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X + 64 = 72 what does "x" equal?? EXPLAIN

User Ryan Drost
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Hey there!

64 + 8 = 72

so x = 8

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User Alophind
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x + 64 = 72

since there is an equal sign, you must do the exact same thing you do on one side to the other

isolate the x

x + 64 (-64) = 72 (-64)

x = 72 - 64

x = 8

8 is your answer

hope this helps
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