Answer
$\{-4\}$
Work Step by Step
Subtract $4$ from both sides.
$3x+4-4=-8-4$
Simplify.
$3x=-12$
Divide both sides by $3$.
$\dfrac{3x}{3}=-\dfrac{12}{3}$
Simplify.
$x=-4$
Hence, the solution to the equation is $\{-4\}$.
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Appendix A - Review - A.6 Solving Equations - A.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page A51: 20
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