Question

Solve the equation for x.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-\frac{11}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi there!

$(x - 4) - (x + 7) = 8x$

Open up the parentheses

$x - 4 - x - 7 = 8x$

Combine like terms

$x -x - 4 - 7 = 8x\\-4-7=8x\\-11=8x$

Divide both sides by 8 to isolate $x$

$-\frac{11}{8}=x$

I hope this helps!