SOLUTION: Can you explain how to solve this equation and show me the steps to solving it? 8-(x-2)

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Question 431003: Can you explain how to solve this equation and show me the steps to solving it?
8-(x-2)
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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In a word, no. The first essential step in solving an equation is to have an equation. Since there is no equals sign anywhere to be seen, you do not have an equation, and you can't solve something that does not exist.

John

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