SOLUTION: 9x+8=6 what does x equal?

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Question 943385: 9x+8=6
what does x equal?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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9x%2B8=6


9x%2B8-8=6-8 Subtract 8 from both sides.


9x=-2


9x%2F9=-2%2F9 Divide both sides by 9.


x=-2%2F9