SOLUTION: {{{4x-2(x-4)=8 over 3}}} I tried doing this fraction problem
but it is suppose to come up with a whole number of 8.
I keep coming up with a fraction answer can you show
me how
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: I tried doing this fraction problem
but it is suppose to come up with a whole number of 8.
I keep coming up with a fraction answer can you show
me how to work it out and have the answer of 8?
thank you
cindy
This question is from textbook Basic Technical Mathematics
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Okay, from
4x - 2(x-4) = 8/3
4x - 2x + 8 = 8/3
2x + 8 = 8/3
2x = 8/3 - 8
2x = 8/3 - 24/3
2x = -16/3
x = -8/3
This is the correct answer. The answer given to you is incorrect.
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