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-16 equals -4 (2x minus 8)

User Carlos Valiente
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x =6

1) Evaluating the expression

-16=-4(2x-8) Flipping

-4(2x-8)=-16

4(2x-8)=16 Dividing both sides by 4

2x -8 = 4 Adding 8 to both sides

2x-8+8=4+8

2x=12 Dividing both sides by 2

x=6

S={6}

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