Question 618256
{{{6x+8=40}}} Start with the given equation.



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



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



{{{x=(32)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=16/3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=16/3}}}