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4/8x - 6 = -24 solve for x

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Answer:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4/8x−6=−24

1/2 x+−6=−24

1/2 x−6=−24

Step 2: Add 6 to both sides.

1/2 x−6+6=−24+6

1/2x=−18

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 2.

2*( 1/2

x)=(2)*(−18)

x=−36

Answer:

x=−36

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