Question

Solve the equation for x.

(x - 4) - (x + 7) = 8x
11
a.
c.
11
8
2
AlE NE
b.
1
d.
11
coin
8
4

Answer 1

`x=-(11)/(8)`

Explanation:

Hi there!

`(x - 4) - (x + 7) = 8x`

Open up the parentheses

`x - 4 - x - 7 = 8x`

Combine like terms

`x -x - 4 - 7 = 8x\\-4-7=8x\\-11=8x`

Divide both sides by 8 to isolate
`x`

`-(11)/(8)=x`

I hope this helps!