Solve for x

Question

−20=−8+3x

(1 point)
x =

Answer 1

To solve for \( x \) in the equation:

\[ -20 = -8 + 3x \]

First, add 8 to both sides:

\[ -20 + 8 = 3x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -12 = 3x \]

Next, divide both sides by 3:

\[ x = \frac{-12}{3} \]

This simplifies to:

\[ x = -4 \]

So, the solution is:

\[ x = -4 \]