Question

What is the value of x in this equation?

-4x+8 = 42
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Answer 1

x = -17/2 or -8.5

Explanation:

-4x+8 = 42

Subtract 8 from each side

-4x+8-8 = 42-8

-4x = 34

Divide each side by -4

-4x/-4 = 34/-3

x = -17/2

x = -8.5