SOLUTION: Could you explain how to do this problem:
-6 = x/8 + 4
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Question 255321: Could you explain how to do this problem:
-6 = x/8 + 4
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first it is unclear whether it is (x/8 or x/(8+4)
x/8
-6=x/8+4
add 4 to both sides
-2=x/8
multlpy both sides by 8
-16=x
x/(8+4)
-6=x/(8+4)
add 8+4=12
-6=x/12
multiply both sides by 12
-72=x
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