Solve for $$ x $$ : $$ -3 x+4=-8 x-26 $$

Question

UpStudy AI · Accepted Answer

To solve the equation:

$$
-3x + 4 = -8x - 26
$$

**Step 1: Add $$8x$$ to both sides to get all terms containing $$x$$ on one side.**

$$
-3x + 8x + 4 = -26
$$

Combine like terms:

$$
5x + 4 = -26
$$

**Step 2: Subtract $$4$$ from both sides to isolate the term with $$x$$.**

$$
5x = -26 - 4
$$

$$
5x = -30
$$

**Step 3: Divide both sides by $$5$$ to solve for $$x$$.**

$$
x = \frac{-30}{5}
$$

$$
x = -6
$$

**Solution:**

$$
x = -6
$$
$$ x = -6 $$

Solve for \( x \) : \[ -3 x+4=-8 x-26 \]