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What is the value of x in the equation below 1/3(12x-24)=18? 2 6 8 10

User Bastien
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

User Sifeng
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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

solve the equation for x

1/3(12x-24)=18

distribute

(1/3)(12x) - (1/3)(24) = 18

4x - 8 = 18

add 8 to both sides

4x = 24

divide each side by 4

x = 6

hope this helps!

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