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Solve for x. Express the answer in simplest form. 2/1 = 8x - 2/ 9
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Solve for x. Express the answer in simplest form.
2/1 = 8x - 2/ 9

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2=8x-2/9
add 2/9 to both sides
2 and 2/9=8x
2=18/9
2 and 2/9=18/9+2/9=20/9
20/9=8x
multiply both sides by 9
20=72x
divide boht isdes by 72
20/72=x=5/18
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