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What is the value of x? Justify each step. AC = 16

What is the value of x? Justify each step. AC = 16-example-1

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Answer:

x=1

Explanation:

AB+BC=AC

2x+6x+8=16

8x+8=16

8x=16-8

8x=8

divide both sides by 8

x=1

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

2x-6x=8

-4x=8

x=-2