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16-x-\left(-8\right)=23
To find the opposite of x-8, find the opposite of each term.
16-x+8=23
The opposite of -8 is 8.
24-x=23
Add 16 and 8 to get 24.
-x=23-24
Subtract 24 from both sides.
-x=-1
Subtract 24 from 23 to get -1.
x=1
Multiply both sides by -1.