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  • 13-04-2018
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how do i solve -8=-(x+4)

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lilieaunafaith
lilieaunafaith lilieaunafaith
  • 13-04-2018
Distribute the implied one, making it -8=-x-4 then add four to each side making it -4=-x divide by -1 and the answer will be 4=x
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prestonshelton
prestonshelton prestonshelton
  • 13-04-2018
Hello!

-8 = -(x + 4)

Distribute the negative

-8 = -x - 4

Add 4 to both sides

-4 = -x

Multiply both sides by -1 to get positive x

x = 4

Hope this helps!
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