Answer:
x = 1/8
Explanation:
To solve for "x", isolate it from the other numbers. When "moving" a number to the other side as "x", do the reverse operation to both sides.
3 + 2x = -6x +4
3 + 8x = 4 Added 6x to both sides, opposite of -6x
8x = 1 Subtracted 3 on both sides, opposite of +3
The steps given are correct.
To finish solving, "move" the 8 away from "x". Since they are multiplying, the reverse operation is dividing.
Divide both sides by 8.
8x = 1
8x/8 = 1/8 8 divided by 8 cancels out, leaving "x" alone.
x = 1/8 Solved for "x"