SOLUTION: I need help to solve 1-2x+4x=8 show how to do it

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Question 603001: I need help to solve 1-2x+4x=8 show how to do it
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Collect like terms in the LHS.

Add -1 to both sides

Multiply by the reciprocal of the coefficient on the variable.

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