Question Solve the equation x=−851Alternative Form x≈−0.011765 Evaluate 8x−1=93xMove the variable to the left side 8x−1−93x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 8x−93xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (8−93)xSubtract the numbers −85x −85x−1=0Move the constant to the right side −85x=0+1Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −85x=1Change the signs on both sides of the equation 85x=−1Divide both sides 8585x=85−1Divide the numbers x=85−1Solution x=−851Alternative Form x≈−0.011765 Show Solution Rewrite the equation 85x=−1 Evaluate 8x−1=93xMove the variable to the left side −85x−1=0Move the constant to the right side −85x=1Solution 85x=−1 Show Solution Graph