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Solve for x…..…………………

Solve for x…..…………………-example-1
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2x-16>x-8
-x. -x
X-16>-8
+16. +16
X>8
User Jaco Briers
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Answer:

x = 11

Explanation:

From the diagram, we find,

(2x - 16) + (x - 8) = 9

=> 2x - 16 + x - 8 = 9

=> 2x + x - 16 - 8 = 9

=> 3x - 24 = 9

=> 3x = 9 + 24

=> 3x = 33

=> x = 33/3

=> x = 11

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