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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$-9x-8=-8x$$

Solve for x

$x=-8$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Add $8x$ to both sides.

$$-9x-8+8x=0$$

Combine $-9x$ and $8x$ to get $-x$.

$$-x-8=0$$

Add $8$ to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.

$$-x=8$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$x=-8$$