Question

Solve the equation. -4x-8=12

Answer 1

Steps to solve:

-4x - 8 = 12

~Add 8 to both sides

-4x = 20

~Divide -4 to both sides

x = -5

Best of Luck!

Answer 2

Answer:

x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

4x−8=12

4x-8+{\color{#b14ba5}{8}}=12+{\color{#b14ba5}{8}}

4x−8+8=12+8

simplify

4x=20

divide both sides of the equation by the same term

4x=20

4

4x

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=  

4

20

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the answer is

x=5