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How do you solve this equation 8d-1/3(6-9d)=42
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How do you solve this equation 8d-1/3(6-9d)=42

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8d - 1/3(6 - 9d) = 42 |use distributive property: a(b - c) = ab - ac

8d - 2 + 3d = 42

11d - 2 = 42 |add 2 to both sides

11d = 44 |divide both sides by 11

d = 4
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