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12x - 16 = 68
Solve for x

User Speedarius
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Answer: x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

1. add 16 to 68/ 12x=84

2. divide 84 by 12

3. You should get x=7

User Jenming
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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

12x - 16 = 68

Add 16 to each side

12x - 16+16 = 68+16

12x =84

Divide by 12

12x/12 = 84/12

x = 7

User Leandroico
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