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What is the value of x in the equation 8x – 2y = 48, when y = 4? 6 7 14 48.

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Answer: 7

Explanation:

8x-2y=48

If y=4 then put the value of y in this equation

8x-2(4)=48

8x-8=48

We take common 8 both the side

8[x-1]=8[6]

Now cancel it then

X-1=6

X=6+1

X=7

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