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8 = 4x + 12 what does x equal

User Hani Honey
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x = -1. 8 = 4x+12
-4 = 4x
-1 = x

User Katayoun
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8 = 4x + 12
1) subtract 12 from both sides.
-4 = 4x
2) divide each side by 4
-1 = x
User Matghazaryan
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