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

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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

User Lee Grissom
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Answer: x=4

Explanation:

-8-x=x-4x

-8-x=-3x

-8=-2x

x=4

User David Wohlferd
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