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Solve for x: 4 = (–8) +3x show your work

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4 = (-8) + 3x

Firstly, you can rearrange the equation to make it easier to read:
3x - 8 = 4

Add 8 on both sides to isolate the x:
3x = 12

Divide both sides by 3:
x = 4

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