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What is the value of triangle in the equation shown? 8 x 4 = (triangle x 7) - (triangle x 3)

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Answer:

triangle = 8

Explanation:

The right side can be factored so that you have ...

8 x 4 = (triangle x 7) - (triangle x 3)

8 x 4 = triangle x (7 - 3) . . . . use the distributive property

8 x 4 = triangle x 4 . . . . . . simplify

8 = triangle . . . . . . . . . . divide both sides by 4

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