Question

-8-x=x-4x Solving equations with variables on both sides

Answer 1

Answer: x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

-8-x=x-4x

-8-x=-3x

-8=-2x

x=4

Answer 2

Answer: x=4

Step-by-step explanation:

$-8-x=x-4x\\\\-8-x=-3x\\\\-8-x+x=-3x+x\\\\-8=-2x$

Divide both parts of the equation by -2:

$4=x$