Multiply by Reciprocal: First, we need to isolate the variable x by getting rid of the fraction. To do this, we multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 43, which is 34. 43(x+8)=9 (34)×(43)(x+8)=9×(34)
Simplify Left Side: Now, we simplify the left side by canceling out the 43 with 34. (34)∗(43)(x+8)=9∗(34)1(x+8)=336x+8=12
Isolate Variable x: Next, we need to isolate x by subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation.x+8−8=12−8x=4