SOLUTION: How do I slove and check this equation 4x-8=5x

Question 449749: How do I slove and check this equation 4x-8=5x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Add to both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is
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