samuelbaldwin samuelbaldwin
  • 06-12-2020
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x in the equation below?

6 (x minus 8) = 72
12
15
20
24

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newg32245 newg32245
  • 06-12-2020
The answer is c, 20.
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Imstillhuman
Imstillhuman Imstillhuman
  • 06-12-2020

Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

6(x - 8) = 72

simplify

6x - 48 = 72

add 48 to both sides

6x = 120

divide by 6

x = 20

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