To solve the equation \( 10x - 8 = 52 \), follow these steps:
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Add 8 to both sides of the equation: \[ 10x - 8 + 8 = 52 + 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 10x = 60 \]
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Now, divide both sides by 10: \[ x = \frac{60}{10} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 6 \]
Thus, the solution is: \[ x = 6 \]