SOLUTION: the difference of a number x and 8 is 4

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Question 1012118: the difference of a number x and 8 is 4
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Write it out. The difference of two numbers means subtraction.
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: x=12.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: x-8=4 simplifies to 0=0
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at .
Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+-4+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Added fractions or integers together
It becomes .
Look at .
Removed extra sign in front of -12
It becomes .
Look at .
Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+x-12=0+%29 equivalent to x-12 =0
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: x=12.

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