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8-4=8+1-x
Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.
4=8+1-x
Subtract 4 from 8 to get 4.
4=9-x
Add 8 and 1 to get 9.
9-x=4
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
-x=4-9
Subtract 9 from both sides.
-x=-5
Subtract 9 from 4 to get -5.
x=5
Multiply both sides by -1.