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What is the value of x in the equation below? One-third (12 x minus 24) = 16

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Answer:

6

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Answer:

6

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One-third (12 x minus 24) = 16

⅓(12x - 24) = 16

4x - 8 = 16

4x = 24

x = 24/4

x = 6

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