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Solve the equation for x.

−3x+4=−8


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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3x + 4 = -8\), follow these steps:

Step 1: Isolate the term containing \(x\).

• Subtract 4 from both sides: \[ -3x + 4 - 4 = -8 - 4 \] This simplifies to: \[ -3x = -12 \]

Step 2: Solve for \(x\).

• Divide both sides by -3: \[ x = \frac{-12}{-3} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 4 \]

Solution: The solution to the equation is \(x = 4\).