Isolate variable x: First, we want to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. To do this, we will subtract 21 from both sides of the equation to move the constant term to the right side.−8x+21−21=53−21
Simplify equation: Now, we simplify both sides of the equation by performing the subtraction.−8x=53−21−8x=32
Solve for x: Next, we need to solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by −8, which is the coefficient of x.−8−8x=−832
Find value of x: After dividing, we find the value of x.x=−4
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