Question

How do you solve `-59 - x = -8x + 39`?

Answer 1

`x = 14`

Explanation:

Get all variable terms to one side.

Add `8x` to both sides.

`-59 + 7x = 39`

add `59` to both sides.

`7x = 98`

divide by `7`.

`x = 14`

And that's your answer.

Just remember:

• Get all of the `x` terms (variable terms) to one side.
• Get all of the constant terms to the other side.
• From there, divide out or multiply your coefficient to get `x` all by itself.
• You should have your answer. (note, if there is no coefficient, then look at the other side of the equal sign and that's your answer).