How do you solve 4x1=8x+2?

1 Answer
Apr 17, 2018

x=4

See below.

Explanation:


Cross multiply.

4x1=8x+2

You get,

4(x+2)=8(x1)

Now, multiply the terms.

4x+8=8x8

Bring the 8x to LHS and 8 to RHS.

4x8x=88

(Sign changes when the terms are brought to opposite side)

4x=16

Divide both sides by 4 .

x=4

Hope this helps :)