How do you solve 4x -8 equals 5x?

4x - 8 = 5x

1) Add 8 to both sides.

4x - 8 (+ 8) = 5x (+ 8)

Becomes 4x = 5x + 8

2) Subtrate 5x from both sides.

4x (- 5x) = 8

Becomes -1x = 8

Reduced to -x = 8

3) Multiply both sides by -1.

Becomes x = -8