SOLUTION: 8x+3 =16x−1

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Question 594549: 8x+3 =16x−1
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x%2B3=16x-1 Start with the given equation.


8x=16x-1-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.


8x-16x=-1-3 Subtract 16x from both sides.


-8x=-1-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


-8x=-4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-4%29%2F%28-8%29 Divide both sides by -8 to isolate x.


x=1%2F2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1%2F2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x+3 =16x−1
subtract 8x from both sides.
Add 1 to both sides.
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4 = 8x
Divide both sides by 8 to get:
x = 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.