Solve the Equation $9 ( x - 6 ) = 8$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $9 ( x - 6 ) = 8$

• A) \(x = 5 \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(x = \frac { 8 } { 9 }\)
• C) \(x = 5 \frac { 8 } { 9 }\)
• D) \(x = 6 \frac { 8 } { 9 }\)
• E) \(x = 6 \frac { 2 } { 5 }\)

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