Please Help! Solve the equation for x. 1/3x-8= -12 A. x= -12 B. x= -6 C. x= 4 D x= 6

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Please Help! Solve the equation for x.

1/3x-8= -12

A. x= -12

B. x= -6

C. x= 4

D x= 6

by Sakin

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given

(1)/(3) x - 8 = - 12 ( multiply through by 3 to clear the fraction )

x - 24 = - 36 ( add 24 to both sides )

x = - 12 → A

Jellio answered Mar 6, 2022

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