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What is the value of x that makes the given equation true? 2(x−8)=x+5x x=−4 x=−16 x=−2 x = 0

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Chantell Osejo · Answer 1 · 2022-12-28T22:42:33+0000

Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

Expand the brackets:

2(x−8)=x+5x

2x - 16 = x + 5x

Simplify:

2x - 16 = 6x

Subtract 2x from both sides of the equation:

2x - 16 - 2x = 6x - 2x

-16 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4:

-16 ÷ 4 = 4x ÷ 4

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