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Solve for x. 1 3 x + 8 = 2 3 x + 12 A) −60 B) −12 C) 12 D) 60

User Alex Blex
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(1)/(3) x+8=(2)/(3) x+12\\(1)/(3) x=-4\\x=-12

Answer: B

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User Mixolution
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Answer:

4/5

Explanation:

13x + 8 = 23x

Subtract 13x From both sides and get:

8 = 10x

Divide both sides by 10 and you get:

8/10 = x

Simplify the fraction:

4/5 = x

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