Question

The solution of the equation 8x-4=12 is

Answer 1

X=2 because when you multiply 8 x 2=16 - 4=12
8(2)-4=12

Answer 2

First add 4 to both sides

8x-4=12
+4 +4
8x=16

Then isolate the x by dividing 8x by 8
8x=16
8 8
x=2

The solution of the equation 8x-4=12 is 2.