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Solve the equation and check your solution. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE. If all real numbers are solutions, enter REALS.)

5x − 4 = 4x + 8

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5x-4=4x+8
-4x. -4x
X-4=8
+4. +4
X=12
5(12)-4=4(12)+8
60-4=48+8
56=56
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