Question 683075
Subtract x coefficients
8-4 = 4
4x - 1 = 2
   + 1.... +1
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4x = 2 + 1
4x = 3
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Divide both sides by 4
{{{4x/4 = 3/4}}}
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{{{highlight_green(x=3/4)}}}
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