Question

Solve the equation. -4x-8=12

Answer 1

x=5

Explanation:

4x−8=12

4x-8+{\color{#b14ba5}{8}}=12+{\color{#b14ba5}{8}}

4x−8+8=12+8

simplify

4x=20

divide both sides of the equation by the same term

4x=20

4

4x

​

=

4

20

​

the answer is

x=5

Answer 2

Steps to solve:

-4x - 8 = 12

~Add 8 to both sides

-4x = 20

~Divide -4 to both sides

x = -5

Best of Luck!