Jen and I showed you how to solve a similar equation. Now it's your turn.
How do you think you should solve this problem?
If 8x+16=48 then what does x equal?
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um im not sure i don't really understand how to do this i got 32 but im not sure if its right though
You're right so far.
8x = 32
That means that 8 times an unknown number is 32.
The next step is to divide both sides of the equation by 8. That will give you what x equals.
8x = 32
That means that 8 times an unknown number is 32.
The next step is to divide both sides of the equation by 8. That will give you what x equals.