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Solve for x: one over eight (8x + 15) = 24

A. 9
B. 49
C. one hundred seventy-seven over eight
D. two hundred seven over eight

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1: distribute the 1/8 to (8x+15). multiply 8 times 1/8 and 15 times 1/8. 1x+1.875.

2: Subtract 1.875 from both sides. x=22.125. which is equal to 177/8.

Answer: C

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Answer:

Option C is correct

one hundred seventy-seven over eight

Explanation:

Given the equation: one over eight (8x + 15) = 24


(1)/(8)(8x+15) = 24

Multiply both sides by 8 we have;

8x+15 =192

Subtract 15 from both sides we have;


8x+15-15= 192-15

Simplify:

8x = 177

Divide both sides by 8 we have;


x = (177)/(8)

Therefore, the value for x is, one hundred seventy-seven over eight

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