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
Answer by ValorousDawn(53) About Me  (Show Source):
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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 x-8=4 was fully solved.
  • Text form: x-8=4 simplifies to 0=0
  • Cartoon (animation) form: simplify_cartoon%28+x-8=4+%29
    For tutors: simplify_cartoon( x-8=4 )
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at x-8=highlight_red%28+4+%29.
Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+-4+%29
It becomes x-8-highlight_green%28+4+%29=0.
Look at x-highlight_red%28+8+%29-highlight_red%28+4+%29=0.
Added fractions or integers together
It becomes x%2Bhighlight_green%28+-12+%29=0.
Look at x%2Bhighlight_red%28+-12+%29=0.
Removed extra sign in front of -12
It becomes x-highlight_green%28+12+%29=0.
Look at highlight_red%28+x-12+%29=0.
Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+x-12=0+%29 equivalent to x-12 =0
It becomes highlight_green%28+0+%29=0.
Result: 0=0
This is an equation! Solutions: x=12.

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