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Solve the equation x-8=3x
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Solve the equation x-8=3x

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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

x - 8 = 3x

First, subtract x from both sides:

x - 8 = 3x

-x - x

________

-8 = 2x

Then, divide both sides by 2:

-8 = 2x

-4 = x

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