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How do I solve 18=6(2x-8)

User Soroosh
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Answer:

Okay so first you distribute 6 into the parenthesis that gives you

18=12x-48

Then you add 48 on both sides

66=12x

then you divide

X=5.5

Explanation:

User BenniMcBeno
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Answer:

x= 5.5

Explanation:

18=12x-48

-12x= -48-18

-12x= -66

x= -66/-12

x= 5.5

User Kyle Lin
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