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Solve for x.
140°
6x – 8

Solve for x. 140° 6x – 8-example-1

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Explanation:

Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

6 x = 8

Divide each term by 6 and simplify.

Divide each term in 6 x = 8 by 6 .

6 x 6 = 8 6

Cancel the common factor of 6 .

x = 8 6

Cancel the common factor of 8 and 6 .

Factor 2 out of 8 .

x = 2 ( 4 ) 6

Cancel the common factors.

Answer(s):

Exact Form:

x = 4/ 3

Decimal Form:

x = 1. ¯ 3

Mixed Number Form:

x = 1 1 /3

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