Question

Solve for the value of x.

Answer 1

x=4/3

Explanation:

9x+8=12x+4

Subtract 8 from both sides;

9x+8-8=12x+4-8

Simplify;

9x=12x-4

Subtract 12x from both sides;

9x-12x=12x-4-12x

Simplify;

-3x=-4

Divide both sides by -3

-3x/-3=-4/-3

Simplify;

x=4/3