SOLUTION: How would I solve this: 8x-4=7x

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Question 122606: How would I solve this:
8x-4=7x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x-4=7x Start with the given equation



8x=7x%2B4Add 4 to both sides


8x-7x=%2B4 Subtract 7x from both sides


x=4 Combine like terms on the left side

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Answer:
So our answer is x=4