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Solve for x -8=4 (x-1)

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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

Distribute the 4 to x and -1. the you have -8=4x-4. Subtract 4 from each side and you have -4=4x. Divide both sides by 4 and you get -x=1 which is the same as x=-1.

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