Solve for x: -41 = -9 + 8x

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Step 1: Add 9 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x on one side.

-41 + 9 = -9 + 9 + 8x
-32 = 8x

Step 2: Divide both sides by 8 to solve for x.

x = -32/8
x = -4

Therefore, x = -4.