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X/9-8=10 for the life of me

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The given equation is


(x)/(9)-8=10

First, we add 8 on each side.


\begin{gathered} (x)/(9)-8+8=10+8 \\ (x)/(9)=18 \end{gathered}

Then, we multiply by 9.


\begin{gathered} (x)/(9)\cdot9=18\cdot9 \\ x=162 \end{gathered}

Hence, the solution is x = 162.

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