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What value of x makes the statement true?6x - 8 = 2x +4*1 pointx = 3x = 1/2x = -3x = -1/2
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To solve the equation \( 6x - 8 = 2x + 4 \), we need to isolate \( x \).
1. Start by subtracting \( 2x \) from both sides:
\[
6x - 2x - 8 = 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
4x - 8 = 4
\]
2. Next, add \( 8 \) to both sides:
\[
4x - 8 + 8 = 4 + 8
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
4x = 12
\]
3. Finally, divide both sides by \( 4 \):
\[
x = 3
\]
Thus, the value of \( x \) that makes the statement true is \( x = 3 \).
1. Start by subtracting \( 2x \) from both sides:
\[
6x - 2x - 8 = 4
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
4x - 8 = 4
\]
2. Next, add \( 8 \) to both sides:
\[
4x - 8 + 8 = 4 + 8
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
4x = 12
\]
3. Finally, divide both sides by \( 4 \):
\[
x = 3
\]
Thus, the value of \( x \) that makes the statement true is \( x = 3 \).