Question 113909


{{{4x-40=8}}} Start with the given equation




{{{4x=8+40}}}Add 40 to both sides



{{{4x=48}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(48)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x




{{{x=12}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=12}}}