SOLUTION: how do you show the work to #3 8x-1=23-4x

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: how do you show the work to #3 8x-1=23-4x This question is from textbook california edition

Answer by kiljoy(51) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x-1=23-4x
First add 4x from each side of the equation.
8x%2B4x-1=23-4x%2B4x
4x-1=23
Now add 1 to each side.
4x=24
Now divide each side by 4.
%284x%29%2F4=24%2F4
x=6
Good luck!
garrett w.