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Solve the equation for x, and enter your answer in the box

Solve the equation for x, and enter your answer in the box-example-1

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Given the equation:


8x-36=-12

We will solve the equation to find (x) as follows:

First, add 36 to both sides


\begin{gathered} 8x-36+36=-12+36 \\ 8x=24 \end{gathered}

Then, divide both sides by 8


\begin{gathered} (8x)/(8)=(24)/(8) \\ \\ x=3 \end{gathered}

So, the answer will be x = 3

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