Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?

1/3(12x-24) = 16

2
6
8
10

Answer 1

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Answer:

(b) 6

Explanation:

Eliminating parentheses gives ...

4x -8 = 16

Dividing by 4, we have ...

x -2 = 4

x = 6 . . . . . . add 2