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4x - 8 = 12
4x8+8= 12 + 8
4x = 20
¼ x=200
X =

User Asger
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Answer: X = 5

Explanation:

4X - 8 = 12

4X = 12 + 8

4X = 20

X = 20/4

X = 5

User Leon Yue
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

4x - 8 = 12

4x - 8 + 8 = 12 + 8 correct

4x = 20 correct

Now, multiply both sides by 1/4.

¼ × 4x = ¼ × 20

x = 5

User Pmod
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