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

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Question 449749: How do I slove and check this equation 4x-8=5x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x-8=5x Start with the given equation.


4x=5x%2B8 Add 8 to both sides.


4x-5x=8 Subtract 5x from both sides.


-x=8 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%288%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=-8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-8