SOLUTION: 6x+8=40

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Question 618256: 6x+8=40
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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6x%2B8=40 Start with the given equation.


6x=40-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


6x=32 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2832%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=16%2F3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=16%2F3