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Solve for xx: 2x+16=a(x+8)2x+16=a(x+8)

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Q. Solve for xx: 2x+16=a(x+8)2x+16=a(x+8)
  1. Move Terms, Constants: Now, let's move all terms with xx to one side and constants to the other side.\newlineSubtract axax from both sides.\newline2xax+16=8a2x - ax + 16 = 8a
  2. Subtract 1616, Isolate x: Next, subtract 1616 from both sides to isolate the x terms.\newline2xax=8a162x - ax = 8a - 16
  3. Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms by factoring out xx. \newlinex(2a)=8a16x(2 - a) = 8a - 16
  4. Divide to Solve for xx: Finally, divide both sides by (2a)(2 - a) to solve for xx.x=8a162ax = \frac{8a - 16}{2 - a}

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