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Solve for x.
40 = 8(x - 10)

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3 votes

Answer:

15

Explanation:

40=8(x - 10)

Distributive property

40 = 8x - 80

Add 80 on both side

120 = 8x

Divide both sides by 8

120/8 = 15

x = 15

User Andy Kaufman
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Answer:

x = 15

Explanation:

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