Solve using the ALGEBRAIC method: 8(x + 1) = 4

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8(x + 1) = 4

Divide both sides by 8:
x + 1 = 4/8 = 1/2

Subtract 1:
x = 1/2 − 1 = −1/2

Check: 8(−1/2 + 1) = 8(1/2) = 4. Correct.