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8(2x - 7) = 8 how to show work

User Flx
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Answer: Divide both sides by 88.

2x-7=1

2x−7=1

2 Add 77 to both sides.

2x=1+7

2x=1+7

3 Simplify 1+71+7 to 88.

2x=8

2x=8

4 Divide both sides by 22.

x=\frac{8}{2}

x=

2

8

5 Simplify \frac{8}{2}

2

8

to 44.

x=4

x=4

Explanation:

User Priestc
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Explanation:

8(2x-7) =8

16x - 56 = 8

16x = 64

x = 4

1). Distribute 8 and multiply.

2). Add 56 to both sides.

3). Divide both sides by 16.

Let me know of you have any questions!

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