Solve for x.

Question

8 – 3x – x = 12

Question 4 options:

–1

–10

–5

–2

Answer 1

8 - 3x - x = 12

Combine like terms: -3x - x = -4x
8 - 4x = 12

Subtract 8 from both sides: -4x = 4

Divide both sides by -4: x = -1

Therefore, the answer is -1.