What is the value of x in the equation 1 x – 8 = 4x + 12?

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asked Jan 6, 2021 197k views

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Tim Chen · Answer 1 · 2021-01-09T08:20:01+0000

Answer:

x = -
(20)/(3)

Explanation:

Given

x - 8 = 4x + 12 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

- 3x - 8 = 12 ( add 8 to both sides )

- 3x = 20 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = -
(20)/(3)