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  • 23-09-2020
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how do i solve the equation 18=6(2x – 8)

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rlorenzoguzman rlorenzoguzman
  • 23-09-2020
First you distribute the six to both, the 2x and the -8
18=6*2x+6*-8
= 18=12x+(-48)

Now to solve you use inverse operation of addition to be able to isolate x.
18+48=12x+(-48)+48
66=12x

And now you divide by 12 on both sides so you can get the value of x.

5.5=x

X=5.5 or X=11/2
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