To solve the equation \( 16x - 6 = -4 \), follow these steps:
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Add 6 to both sides of the equation: \[ 16x - 6 + 6 = -4 + 6 \] This simplifies to: \[ 16x = 2 \]
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Divide both sides by 16 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = \frac{2}{16} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = \frac{1}{8} \]
So, \( x \) equals \( \frac{1}{8} \).