Solve for x 4x-8=3x+2

$4 x - 8 = 3 x + 2$

Step 1

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $3 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$4 x - 8 - 3 x = 2$

Subtract $3 x$ from $4 x$ .

$x - 8 = 2$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Add $8$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = 2 + 8$

Add $2$ and $8$ .

$x = 10$