Solve for X: 1/3 (2x - 8) = 4.

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Andrew Fletcher

Mathematics

11 October, 20:01

Solve for X: 1/3 (2x - 8) = 4.

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Damon Hickman · Answer 1

x=10

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 (2x-8) = 4

2/3x-8/3=4

2/3x=20/3

x=30/3

x=10

Taliyah Luna · Answer 2

x = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 (2x - 8) = 4.

Multiply each side by 3

1/3 * 3 (2x - 8) = 4.*3

2x-8 = 12

Add 8 to each side

2x-8+8 = 12+8

2x = 20

Divide each side by 2

2x/2 = 20/2

x = 10