SOLUTION: How do I solve this equation?-- 1/4(x-8)=7

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Question 297479: How do I solve this equation?-- 1/4(x-8)=7
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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.25(x-8)=7
.25x-2=7
.25x=9
x=36
or
1/4(x-8)=7
x-8=7*4
x-8=28
x=36