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8- 1/3x =16 what’s the answer

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Answer:

x = -1/24

Explanation:

8 - 1/3x = 16

8 × 3x - 1/3x = 16

24x - 1/3x = 16

24x - 1 = 16 × 3x

24x - 1 = 48x

1 - 24x = - 48x

1 = 24x - 48x

1 = - 24x

-1/24 = x

x = -1/24

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