Question

Move the number that is not next to the variable to the other side of the equation by using the opposite operation Divide by the number next to the variable 8x -1 = -50

Answer 1

Given:

The equation is

$8x-1=-50$

To find:

The value of x by separating the variable.

Solution:

We have,

$8x-1=-50$

Here, -1 is not next to the variable. So, move -1 to the other side of the equation by using the opposite operation. After moving -1 to the right side of the equation it will become +1.

$8x=-50+1$

$8x=-49$

Divide both sides by 8.

$x=\dfrac{-49}{8}$

Therefore, the value of x is $\dfrac{-49}{8}$.