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Is "6x – (3x + 8) = 16x" a no solution​

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Answer:

no x = -8/13

Explanation:

6x – (3x + 8) = 16x

Combine like terms

6x -3x -8 = 16

3x-8 = 16

Subtract 3x from each side

3x-8-3x = 16-3x

-8 = 13x

Divide by 13

-8/13 = 13x/13

-8/13 =x

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