How to solve 4x + 8 = x - 1

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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

Solve for x

$x=-3$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Subtract $x$ from both sides.

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

Combine $4x$ and $-x$ to get $3x$.

$$3x+8=-1$$

Subtract $8$ from both sides.

$$3x=-1-8$$

Subtract $8$ from $-1$ to get $-9$.

$$3x=-9$$

Divide both sides by $3$.

$$x=\frac{-9}{3}$$

Divide $-9$ by $3$ to get $-3$.

$$x=-3$$

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