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6 ( x − 8 ) − 3 = 8 ( x − 1 ) solve for x asap

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Answer:

- 43/2

Explanation:

Open the bracket


6x - 48 - 3 = 8x - 8

Collect the like terms


6x - 8x = - 8 + 48 + 3


- 2x = 43

Divide both sides by -2


x = ( - 43)/(2)

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