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The equation is \"\".

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Solve by algebraically.

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Apply addition property of equality: Add 8 to each side.

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\"\"

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\"\"                                (Simplify) \"\"

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Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 6.

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\"\"

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\"\"                               (Simplify)

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The solution is 1.3.\"\"

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Solve by graphing.

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The equation is \"\".

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The related function is \"\".

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To graph the function make a table

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Draw a table

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f(x) = 6x \"\"8

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f(x)

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(x, f(x))

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1

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= 6(1) \"\"8

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  \"\"2

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(1, \"\"2)

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      2

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= 6(2) \"\"8

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4

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(2, 4)

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\"\"

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Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

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1.      Draw a coordinate plane.

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2.      Plot the points.

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3.      Draw a line through these points.

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The graph intersects the x-axis at 1.3, hence the solution is 1.3.\"\"

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The root of the equation \"\" is 1.3. \ \