Question

2x-8=x+4. What would x be

Answer 1

$2x - 8 = x + 4$

Collecting like terms,

$2x - x = 4 + 8$

Since the signs change when its position changes.

$x = 8 + 4 \\ x = 12$

Answer 2

Answer:

The value of x would be 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 8 = x + 4

2x - x = 4 + 8

x = 12