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X/4 + 8 = 3
what does x equal

User Berryguy
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Answer:

x = -20

Explanation:

x/4 + 8 = 3

subtract 8 from both sides:

x/4 + 8 - 8 = 3 - 8

x/4 = -5

multiply both sides by 4:

4(x/4) = 4(-5)

x = -20

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