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Solve for x:

a

3
b

9
c

1.5
d

13.5

Solve for x: a 3 b 9 c 1.5 d 13.5-example-1

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Answer:

9 is ur answer

Explanation:

8x-6=6x+12

8x-6x=12+6

2x=18

x=9

Hope this helps u...

User Okrumnow
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Hi there! :)


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The two angles pictured are vertical angles, therefore:

8x - 6 = 6x + 12

Solve for x by subtracting 6x from both sides:

2x - 6 = 12

Add 6 to both sides:

2x = 18

Divide both sides by 2:

x = 9.

User Pingolin
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