Question

-px+r=-8x-2
Solve for x

Answer 1

So firstly, add px onto both sides of the equation:
`r=-8x+px-2`

Next, add 2 to both sides of the equation:
`r+2=-8x+px`

Next, factor out -x on the right side of the equation:
`r+2=-x(8-p)`

Next, divide both sides by (8 - p):
`(r+2)/(8-p)=-x`

Lastly, multiply both sides by -1 and your answer will be
`-(r+2)/(8-p)=x`