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Solve the equation.

6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x

A. 2/3
B. 3 1/3
C. - 2/3
D. -3 1/3

User GBouffard
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6=2x+16-5x
6=(2x-5x)+16
6-16=2x-5x
-10=-3x
X=10/3
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Solve the equation. 6 = 2(x + 8) - 5x A. 2/3 B. 3 1/3 C. - 2/3 D. -3 1/3-example-1
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