To solve the equation \( 4x + 8 = 3x - 10 \), follow these steps:
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Move the term involving \( x \) on the right side to the left side: \[ 4x - 3x + 8 = -10 \] This simplifies to: \[ x + 8 = -10 \]
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Next, isolate \( x \) by subtracting 8 from both sides: \[ x = -10 - 8 \] This results in: \[ x = -18 \]
The solution to the equation is \( x = -18 \).
So the correct answer is \( x = -18 \) (or "x equals negative 18").