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Carlos B.

asked • 03/04/22

Eight times the sum of a number and 2 is equal to 9

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Raymond B. answered • 03/04/22

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8(x+2) = 9

8x + 16 = 9

8x = 9-16 = -7

x = -7/8

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8(-7/8 + 2) = 9

8(-7/8 +16/8) =9

8((-7+16)/8) = 9

8(9/8) = 9

9 = 9

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