Question

−8−x=x−4x Solve for X
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Answer 1

Answer:

x = 4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Terms/Coefficients

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

-8 - x = x - 4x

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Simplify [Combine like terms]:                                                                         -8 - x = -3x
2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add x on both sides:                                     -8 = -2x
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -2 on both sides:                                4 = x
4. Rewrite:                                                                                                             x = 4