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What is 8(x+4)-4=4x-1

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Actually, you are asking "what is the solution to 8(x+4)-4=4x-1?"

Multiply out that 8(x+4)

8x + 32 - 4 = 4x - 1

Subtracting 4x from both sides: 4x + 28 = - 1

Then 4x = -29, and x = -29/4 (answer)
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