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4x = 7 - 8x - 27

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

4x = 7 - 8x - 27

1) Combine like terms (7 and - 27). So, 7 + (-27) = - 20.

4x = 8x - 20

2) Subtract 8x from both sides of the equation. So, 4x - 8x = - 4x.

-4x = - 20

3) Divide both sides by - 4. So, - 20 / - 4 = 5.

x = 5