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3/4(x+8)=9 ​In the equation shown, what is the value of xx that makes the equation true?



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Answer:

x = 4

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3/4(x+8)=9 ​In the equation shown, what is the value of xx that makes the equation-example-1
User Zugor
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

3/4(x + 8) = 9 <== convert the fraction to a decimal

0.75(x + 8) = 9 <== distribute

0.75x + 6 = 9 <== subtract 6 from both sides

- 6 - 6

0.75x = 3 <== divide both sides by 0.75 to isolate the variable

/0.75 /0.75

x = 4

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