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Solve the equation 8x +7 = 71 algebraically. Answer as a reduced fraction only.

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The reverse operation is used, the number 7 is passed to the other side subtracting, Subtracts 71-7 and gives 64, the number 64 is divided by 8, and the answer is 8
Solve the equation 8x +7 = 71 algebraically. Answer as a reduced fraction only.-example-1
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