Question

-8-x=x-4x
Solving equations with variables on both sides

Answer 1

Answer: x=4

Explanation:

`-8-x=x-4x\\\\-8-x=-3x\\\\-8-x+x=-3x+x\\\\-8=-2x\\\\`

Divide both parts of the equation by -2:

`4=x`

Answer 2

Answer: x=4

Explanation:

-8-x=x-4x

-8-x=-3x

-8=-2x

x=4