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What is the value of x that makes the statement true?

8x + 45 = 10x + 69

x =

User Tibor Nagy
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Answer:

x = -12

Explanation:

8x + 45 = 10x + 69

8x = 10x + 24

-2x = 24

x = -12

User CajunCoding
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Answer: x = - 12

8x + 45 = 10x + 69

⇔ 10x - 8x = 45 - 69

⇔ 2x = -24

⇔ x = -12

Explanation:

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