Question 640273
-8=-(x+4)
solve the multi-step equation


-8 = -(x + 4)

-1 * x = -1x

-1 * 4 = -4

Therefore:

-8 = -1x - 4

Add 4 to each side of the equation.

-8 + 4 = -1x - 4 + 4

Combine like terms:

-8 + 4 = -4

-4 + 4 = 0

Therefore:

-4 = -1x or

-1x = -4

Divide each side by -1

-1x/-1 = -4/-1

x = 4




Lennox Obuong
Algebra Student
Email: obuong3@aol.com