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22 November, 07:55

What is the solution of the equation: 2/3 (15x-6) = 8 (x+1)

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  1. 22 November, 08:10
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    x=6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To solve, we need to get the variable, x, by itself. To do this, first, move all the variables to one side of the equation, and the numbers to the other

    2/3 (15x-6) = 8 (x+1)

    First, distribute the 2/3 on the left

    2/3*15x + 2/3*-6=8 (x+1)

    10x-4=8 (x+1)

    Next, distribute the 8 on the right

    10x-4=8*x + 8*1

    10x-4=8x+8

    Subtract 8x from both sides

    10x-8x-4=8x-8x+8

    2x-4=8

    Add 4 to both sides

    2x-4+4=8+4

    2x=12

    Now all the numbers are on one side, and the variables are on the other. x is not by itself though, it is being multiplied by 2. To undo this, divide both sides by 2

    2x/2=12/2

    x=6
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