SOLUTION: Solve and check the following linear equation 8x-(4x-10)=38

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Question 1094369: Solve and check the following linear equation
8x-(4x-10)=38
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simpler than your previous one.

cross%28x=12%29
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8x-4x%2B10=38
4x%2B10=38
4x=28
highlight%28x=7%29

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve and check the following linear equation
8x-(4x-10)=38
Try solving it yourself! If you get 12 like the other person, check it to see if it's correct! 

You can then determine if you should accept that as the correct answer.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The answer x = 12 by @josgarithmetic is W R O N G .