SOLUTION: Hello. Do you know how to solve 8d=4d-8? Here is what I have tried: 8d=4d-8 8d+8=4d+8 16d=12 d=1.33333333333333333 Is this correct? If not, can you show me how you got the

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: Hello. Do you know how to solve 8d=4d-8? Here is what I have tried: 8d=4d-8 8d+8=4d+8 16d=12 d=1.33333333333333333 Is this correct? If not, can you show me how you got the      Log On


   

Question 669639: Hello. Do you know how to solve 8d=4d-8?
Here is what I have tried:
8d=4d-8
8d+8=4d+8
16d=12
d=1.33333333333333333
Is this correct? If not, can you show me how you got the answer? Thanks


Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8d=4d-8 Start with the given equation.


8d-4d=-8 Subtract 4d from both sides.


4d=-8 Combine like terms on the left side.


d=%28-8%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate d.


d=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is d=-2