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-4/5(-8x+6)=1+7 Please Help
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-4/5(-8x+6)=1+7 Please Help

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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

-4/5(-8x + 6) = 1 + 7 (distribute first)

6.4x -4.8 = 8 (add 4.8 on both sides)

6.4x = 12.8 (divide by 6.4)

x = 2

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-4/5(-8(2) + 6) = 1 + 7

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8 = 8

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