Question

Solve for X
2x - 8 = 26

Answer 1

2x-8=26
+8 +8
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2x=34
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2 2

x=17

Answer 2

the most likely answer is 17

Explanation:

add the 8 to the 26 to get 34

divide the two on both sides

2 divided by 2 is x

34 divided by two is 17

so

x = 17