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Solve for the variable. 1) 8 - X-X=-16



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Question: 8 - X-X= -16
Answers: x = 12
Explain:
Collect the terms
8-2x= -16
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign
-2x= -16-8
Calculate the difference
-2x= -24
Divide both sides of the equation by 2
X= 12
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