Question

b. \\(-8x + 4 = 20 - 4x\\)

Explanation:

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<reasoning>

Add 4x to both sides

\[
-8x + 4 + 4x = 20 - 4x + 4x
\]
\[
-4x + 4 = 20
\]

Subtract 4 from both sides

\[
-4x + 4 - 4 = 20 - 4
\]
\[
-4x = 16
\]

Divide both sides by -4

\[
\frac{-4x}{-4} = \frac{16}{-4}
\]
\[
x = -4
\]
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<answer>
\(x = -4\)
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Answer:

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Add 4x to both sides

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\]
\[
-4x + 4 = 20
\]

Subtract 4 from both sides

\[
-4x + 4 - 4 = 20 - 4
\]
\[
-4x = 16
\]

Divide both sides by -4

\[
\frac{-4x}{-4} = \frac{16}{-4}
\]
\[
x = -4
\]
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\(x = -4\)
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