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Help me solve this problem please-example-1
User Eli Waxman
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Answer:

-8

Explanation:


(8 - 2x)/(12) = 2


8 - 2x = 24


- 2x = 16


x = - 8

User Canopus
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8- 2x/12 = 2

Multiply both sides by 12:

8 - 2x = 24

Subtract 8 from both sides:

-2x = 16

Divide both sides by -2:

X = -8

User Mafortis
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