How do you solve for x: in x - 8 + x = 1 - 4x ? Algebra Linear Equations Equations with Variables on Both Sides 1 Answer Sebby · Stefan V. May 16, 2018 x = 3/2 Explanation: x - 8 + x = 1 - 4x x - 9 + x = -4x x - 9 = -5x 6x = 9 x = 9/6 x = 3/2 Opposite operation on like terms on either side to bring all x terms and integer terms onto opposite sides of the equals. Answer link Related questions How do you check solutions to equations with variables on both sides? How do you solve 125+20w-20w=43+37w-20w? How do you solve for x in 3(x-1) = 2 (x+3)? Is there a way to solve for x without using distribution in 4(x-1) = 2 (x+3)? How do you solve for t in 2/7(t+2/3)=1/5(t-2/3)? How do you solve 5n + 34 = −2(1 − 7n)? How do you simplify first and then solve −(1 + 7x) − 6(−7 − x) = 36? Why is the solution to this equation -15y + 7y + 1 = 3 - 8y, "no solution"? How do you solve for variable w in the equation v=lwh? How do you solve y-y_1=m(x-x_1) for m? See all questions in Equations with Variables on Both Sides Impact of this question 1815 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License