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Solve for x.38(2x+16)−2=13 Enter your answer in the box.x =

Solve for x.38(2x+16)−2=13 Enter your answer in the box.x =-example-1
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Given:


(3)/(8)(2x+16)-2=13
(3)/(8)(2x+16)=13+2
(3)/(8)(2x+16)=15
(2x+16)=15*(8)/(3)
(2x+16)=40
2x=40-16
2x=24
x=(24)/(2)
x=12

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