1. **State the problem:** Solve for $x$ in the equation given (though no explicit equation was provided, we assume a general form to illustrate the method). 2. **General approach:** To solve for $x$, isolate $x$ on one side of the equation using algebraic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring. 3. **Example:** Suppose the equation is $ax + b = 0$. 4. **Isolate $x$:** Subtract $b$ from both sides: $$ax + b - b = 0 - b$$ $$ax = -b$$ 5. **Divide both sides by $a$ (assuming $a \neq 0$):** $$\frac{\cancel{a}x}{\cancel{a}} = \frac{-b}{a}$$ $$x = \frac{-b}{a}$$ 6. **Conclusion:** The solution for $x$ is $x = \frac{-b}{a}$. If you provide a specific equation, I can solve it step-by-step for you.