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Solve and check 6x + 8 = 7

User Jwillmer
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6x+8=7
6x=7-8
6x=-1
X= -1/6

Check: plug x in
6(-1/6)+8=7
User Oversteer
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Answer:-1/6

Explanation:

6x+8=7

Subtract 8 from both sides

6x+8-8=7-8

6x=-1

Divide both sides by 6

6x/6=-1/6

X=-1/6

User Jorge Vieira
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