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An equation that involves a multiplication addition, contains a variable, and has a solution of 8.

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a variable is an unknown like x so

first we start with
x=8
then we subtract (because you must add to reverse subtraction)
x-2=8-2
x-2=6
then we divide ( because you must multiply to reverse division)
(x-2)/3=6/3
(x-2)/3=2

find x
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