Question

solve the following equation: 8x + 4 = -76

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with x

Subtract 4 from both sides of the equation.
$8x+4 - 4=-76 - 4$
$8x=-80$

Step2: Solve for x

Divide both sides of the equation by 8.
$\frac{8x}{8}=\frac{-80}{8}$
$x = - 10$

Answer:

$x=-10$