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8(2x- 6)= 96 solve for x

User Juanagui
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

To solve, simplify the equation them isolate x.

8(2x- 6) = 96 Distribute over brackets by multiplying

16x - 48 = 96 Add 48 to both sides

16x = 144 Divide both sides by 16

x = 9 Final answer

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