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An equation is shown below: 8(2x - 14) + 13 = 4x - 27 Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step. (6 points) Part B: What value of x makes the equation true?
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An equation is shown below:

8(2x - 14) + 13 = 4x - 27

Part A: Write the steps you will use to solve the equation, and explain each step. (6 points)

Part B: What value of x makes the equation true?

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8(2x - 14) + 13 = 4x - 27
Simplify the parentheses
16x-112+13= 4x-27
Simplify the non-x terms
16x-99=4x-27
Move the terms of x to one side
12x=72
Divide
x=6
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