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Whats 5x+4x-68= 34-8x

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Answer:

Explanation:

5x+4x-68=34-8x

combine like terms: 9x-68=34-8x

add 8x to both sides and cancel out eachother : 17x-68=34

now add 68 to both sides: 17x=102

now divide: 102 by 17

x= 6

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