SOLUTION: 8x-(6x-1)=2

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Question 692490: 8x-(6x-1)=2
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8x-1%286x-1%29=2 Start with the given equation.


8x-6x%2B1=2 Distribute.


2x%2B1=2 Combine like terms on the left side.


2x=2-1 Subtract 1 from both sides.


2x=1 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%281%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1%2F2
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