Answer:
x=-4
Step-by-step explanation:
first group the like terms
as 1/8 plus 7/8 = 1
then add the x's together
and finally
x = -4
4 × __) - ( 1 + 8 × 2) =3
(4×y) - ( 1+16) =3
4y -17 = 3
4y = 3+17
4y = 20
Y= 20/4
Y =5
So the unknown value is 5
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