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2x + 8 = 6 need help

User Pjam
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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

2x+8=6

-8. -8

2x=-2

/2. /2

X=-1

User Darrinm
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The given expression is


2x+8=6

First, we subtract 8 from each side


\begin{gathered} 2x+8-8=6-8 \\ 2x=-2 \end{gathered}

Then, we divide the equation by 2.


\begin{gathered} (2x)/(2)=-(2)/(2) \\ x=-1 \end{gathered}

Hence, the solution is x = -1.

User Jdwyah
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