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  • 16-10-2020
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two thirds a number x plus 6 is 8

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NameNeverMatters
NameNeverMatters NameNeverMatters
  • 16-10-2020

2/3x+6 = 8

subtract 6 from both sides

2/3x = 2

divide both sides by 2/3

x = 3

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ArbysGirl2233
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  • 16-10-2020

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply both sides of the equation by 3

2x + 18 = 24

Move Constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

2x = 24 - 18

Subtract the numbers

2x = 6

Divide both sides of the equation by 2

x = 3

Solution

x = 3

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