Question

4x + 8 = 12 what does variable x equal

Answer 1

×=1

4× + 8 = 12
- 8 = -8

4× =4
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4 4
× = 1

Answer 2

4x + 8 = 12

4x = 12 - 8

4x = 4

x = $\frac{4}{4}$

x = 1