Question 237788
Steps:
a. Distribute the negative sign in (x+1)
b. Solve for x by moving all digits to the right of eqn
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Problem:
{{{4-(x+1)=8}}}
{{{4+(-1*x)+(-1*1)=8}}}
{{{4-x-1=8}}}
Now deduct 4 on each side of eqn, you get:
{{{-x-1=8-4}}}
{{{-x-1=4}}}
Now add 1 to both sides of eqn, you get:
{{{-x=4+1}}}
{{{-x=5}}}
Now multiply by -1 on both sides to see what x is:
{{{x=5*-1}}}
{{{x=-5}}}
Done!