(3) -3 = \\frac{x}{8}+1

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with x

Subtract 1 from both sides. $-3 - 1=\frac{x}{8}+1 - 1$ $-4=\frac{x}{8}$

Step2: Solve for x

Multiply both sides by 8. $-4\times8=\frac{x}{8}\times8$ $x=-32$

Answer:

$x = - 32$