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-8=-(x+4) Please Help

User Trey Combs
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

In algebra, the goal is always to isolate the variable, so its value can be determined.

Step 1: Use distributive property

-8 = -x + -4

Step 2: Subtract -4

-4 = -x

Step 3: Multiply by -1

4 = x

Step 4: Check

-8 = -(4 + 4)

-8 = -8 ✔

Step 5: Answer

x = 4

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