Question

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What is the value of x in the equation below?

6(x-8) = 72

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o 20

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Answer 1

x = 20

Explanation:

given

6(x - 8) = 72 ( divide both sides by 6 )

`(6)/(6)` (x - 8) =
`(72)/(6)` ( simplify both sides )

x - 8 = 12 ( add 8 to both sides )

x - 8 + 8 = 12 + 8 , that is

x = 20