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15x-8-3x=16 pls help

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

1. Combine like terms

15x - 8 - 3x = 16

1 2 − 8 = 1 6

2. Add 8 to both sides of the equation

1 2 − 8 = 1 6

+8 +8

3. Simplify

12x = 24

12x/12 = 24/12

x = 2

User Wiml
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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

Combine like terms, add 8 to both sides of the equation, simplify, divide both sides by the same term, simplify

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