Is 8x=24 equivalent to 8x-16=8

Neill Herbst asked Jul 8, 2023

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Neill Herbst asked Jul 8, 2023

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

8x - 16 = 8

Add 16 to both sides of the equation

8x - 16 + 16 = 8 + 16

8x = 24

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