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6+8x/2 = 5x what is x?

User Ron Reuter
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

6+8x/2=5x

6+8x/2*2=5x*2

6+8x=10x

6+8x-8x=10x-8x

6=2x

6/2=2x/2

3=x

Also I took the test so I know this is right

User Renato Coutinho
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x = 6

6+8x/2 = 30 if x = 6 and 5x = 30 if x =6
User Muhammad Suleman
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