Solve the equation for x. (1)/(8) x + 8 = 12 ​

Question

Solve the equation for x.

`(1)/(8) x + 8 = 12`
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Answer 1

Answer: x=32

Explanation:

`(1)/(8)x+8=12`

subtract 8 on both sides

`(1)/(8)x+8-8=12-8`

`(1)/(8)x=4`

multiply 8 on both sides

`8\cdot (1)/(8)x=4\cdot \:8`

`4\cdot8=32`

`x=32`