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5x + 4 = x + 8. What is the solution for 'x'?

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Given the equation


5x+4=x+8

To solve this first pass all x-related terms to the left side of the equation and all other terms to the right side:


5x-x=8-4

And solve


\begin{gathered} 4x=4 \\ x=(4)/(4) \\ x=1 \end{gathered}

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