cbowne24
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  • 14-07-2021
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x that makes the given equation true?
2(x−8)=x+5x

a x=-4
b x=-16
c x=-2
d x=0

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wegnerkolmp2741o
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  • 14-07-2021

Answer:

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x−8)=x+5x

Distribute

2x - 16 = x+5x

Combine like terms

2x-16 = 6x

Subtract 2x from each side

2x-16 = 6x-2x

-16 = 4x

Divide by 4

-16/4 = 4x/4

-4 =x

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QueenOfAttitude
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  • 14-07-2021

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  • [tex]\sf{2x-16=6x }[/tex]

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  • [tex]\sf{ x=\dfrac{16}{-4} }[/tex]

  • [tex]\sf{x=-4 }[/tex]

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