Assignment: 
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Answer: 
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Explanation: 
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[ Step One ] Subtract 12 From Both Sides

[ Step Two ] Simplify

[ Step Three ] Subtract 8x From Both Sides

[ Step Four ] Simplify

[ Step Five ] Divide Both Sides By 3

[ Step Six ] Simplify

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160 x 60% —> 160 x 0.6 = 96 green hat elfs
Answer: no
Step-by-step explanation: No, because a linear equation is a statement about equality. We are given that + = , but + = .
Since each linear expression is equal to a different number, + ≠ + .