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What is the value of x in the equation below
6(x-8)=72

User Arsalan T
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Answer: x=20

Explanation:

Distribute the 6 to the values in the parentheses

6x - 48 = 72

Add 48 to each side

6x = 120

Divide each side by 6

x = 20

User Ubombi
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Answer:

x = 20

Explanation:

6(x-8)=72

6x-48=72

6x-48+48=72+48

6x=120

6x/6=120/6

x = 20

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