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If 4(x-3)=16, what does 8x equal

User Colmtuite
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Answer:

8x = 56

Explanation:

Solve for x by isolating it.

Divide both sides by 4

(x-3) = 4

Add 3 to both sides

x = 7

Now plug 7 in for x

8(7) = 56

User Abhishek Gautam
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Answer:

Explanation:

4(x-3) =16

4x- 12=16

4x=28

8x=56

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