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Use the subtraction property of equality to complete this statement. If y = 3 and 8x + y = 12, then

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8x + 3 - 3 = 12 - 3               8x = 9             8x/8 = 9/8             x = 1.125
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8x + y = 12 (substitute 3 for y)
8x + 3 = 12
8x = 9
x = 9/8

If y = 3 and 8x + y = 12, then x = 9/8.

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