Question

(30 points)

Solve for x:

-4x+8=42

Answer 1

x = -8.5

Explanation:

minus 8 on both sides and the eight should cancle on the left side

42 minus 8 is 34

then you divide negative 4 on both sides

Answer 2

-8.5

Explanation:

-4x+8=42

42-8=34

34/-4=8.5