SOLUTION: Hello. I am having a difficult time finding the value of x for the following equation: -.31 = x-118/8. Normally, I am very well versed in this but this one has me stumped.

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Question 968768: Hello. I am having a difficult time finding the value of x for the following equation:
-.31 = x-118/8.
Normally, I am very well versed in this but this one has me stumped.
Thank you in advance for your help,
Nik

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-.31+=+%28x-118%29%2F8
Multiply both sides by 8.
x-118=-2.48
x=-2.48%2B118
x=115.52