SOLUTION: i'm having trouble finding the answer to this problem 1/2(x-8)=x-16 what are the steps i should take?

SOLUTION: i'm having trouble finding the answer to this problem 1/2(x-8)=x-16 what are the steps i should take?

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Question 516615: i'm having trouble finding the answer to this problem 1/2(x-8)=x-16 what are the steps i should take?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply both sides by 2
x-8=2x-32
add 32 to both sides
x+24=2x
subtract x from both sides
24=x
check
1/2(24-8)=24-16
1/2(16)=8
8=8
ok

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