What value of x makes the equation 8x – 16 = 32 true?
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Move the constant first: 8x = 32 - (-16) = 48. Then divide by 8: x = 48 ÷ 8 = 6. Always check by substituting the value back into the original equation.
What value of x makes the equation 8x – 16 = 32 true?
Move the constant first: 8x = 32 - (-16) = 48. Then divide by 8: x = 48 ÷ 8 = 6. Always check by substituting the value back into the original equation.