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Solve for x; 4 = (-8) + 3x

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You want to isolate x by itself
4 = -8 + 3x add 8 to both sides
12 = 3x divide by 3
4 = x answer



User Peterm
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4 = (-8) + 3x
Add 8 to both sides
12= 3x
Divide 3 on both sides
Final Answer: 4=x
User Ppreyer
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