Amber could have used cross multiplication.
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The answer would be -18 and 3
Answer:
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given :

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Cross multiplying the terms :
⇒ 8 (x + 4) = -16 (x + 1)
⇒ 8x + 32 = -16x - 16
⇒ 24x = -48
⇒ x = -2