SOLUTION: How do you solve for x in this equation: {{{ -4 + 3(x + 4)= 3x - 4x - 8 }}}

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Question 80150: How do you solve for x in this equation: +-4+%2B+3%28x+%2B+4%29=+3x+-+4x+-+8+
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+-4+%2B+3%28x+%2B+4%29=+3x+-+4x+-+8+
1. Combine like terms. +-4+%2B+3%28x+%2B+4%29=+-x+-+8+
2. Distribute. +-4+%2B+3x+%2B+12=+-x+-+8+
3. Again combine. +3x+%2B+8=+-x+-+8+
4. Isolate the variable. +2x+=+-16+
5. Divide & solve. x+=+-8