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The expression 6x - 4 represents the diameter of a circle. The radius is 16 inches. What is the value of x?

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Answer: 6

Explanation:

Firstly, it should be noted that the diameter of a circle is twice its radius. In this case, the diameter of the circle will be:

Diameter = Radius × 2

Diameter = 16 × 2 = 32 inches

Therefore, to solve for x goes thus:

6x - 4 = 32

6x = 32 + 4

6x = 36

x = 36/6

x = 6

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