If #16 + 4x = 24, 8x = # ?

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Answer 1 · 2015-11-04T09:31:13

#8x=16#

First, we must find the value of #x#.

#[1]" "16+4x=24#

Subtract both sides by #16#.

#[2]" "4x=24-16#

#[3]" "4x=8#

Now divide both sides by #4#.

#[4]" "color(blue)(x=2)#

Now that we know what #x# is, we can solve for #8x#.

#" "8color(blue)(x)=8color(blue)((2))=color(red)(16)#