Question

Find the value of x
X+8 =5x-4

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure the value of it is 3

Answer 2

3 =x

Explanation:

X+8 =5x-4

Subtract x from each side

x-x+8 =5x-x-4

8 = 4x-4

Add 4 to each side

8+4 = 4x-4+4

12 =4x

Divide each side by4

12/4 = 4x/4

3 =x