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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
48
B
384
C
6
D
10
Correct Answer: C
Choice Ahoice B is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 16 from both sides:
- Simplify:
- Divide both sides by 8:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because this results from adding 16 to 64: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because this is the value of . You need to divide by 8.
Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because this results from multiplying 48 by 8: .