Question if-2-x

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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If 2+x=60, what is the value of 16+8x?

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If 2 + x = 60 , what is the value of 16 + 8 x

Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

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The correct answer is 480 . Multiplying both sides of the given equation by 8 yields 82+x=860, or 16+8x=480. Therefore, if 2+x=60, the value of 16+8x is 480 .