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Solving Linear Equations Online Practice
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Question
Solve for x.
x−2=8(1 point)
Responses

x=10
x equals 10

x=−4
x equals negative 4

x=6
x equals 6

x=−16

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x - 2 = 8 \), we can isolate \( x \) by adding 2 to both sides:

\[
x - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2
\]
\[
x = 10
\]

So the correct answer is:

**x = 10** (or "x equals 10").