SOLUTION: -8=-(x+4) [ditribute negative into the ()] -8=-x-4 -8+4=-x-4+4 [add 4 on both sides] -4=x x=-4

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Question 60398: -8=-(x+4) [ditribute negative into the ()]
-8=-x-4
-8+4=-x-4+4 [add 4 on both sides]
-4=x
x=-4

Answer by ayelet(1)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8=-(x+4) [ditribute negative into the parenthasis]
-8=-x-4
-8+4=-x-4+4 [add 4 on both sides]
-4=x
x=-4

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