Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 6x - 8 = 16

Answer 1

6x-8=16
6x-8+8=16+8
6x=24
6x=24
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6 6
X= 4

Answer 2

ANSWER

$x=4$

EXPLANATION

We have$6x-8=16$

We add 8 to both sides of the equation

$6x-8+8=16+8$

We simplify

$6x=24$

We divide both sides by 6

$x=\frac{24}{6}$

$x=4$