Let's solve this step-by-step to determine the value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
1. Given equation:
[tex]\[
4x - 8 = 180
\][/tex]
2. Add 8 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[
4x - 8 + 8 = 180 + 8
\][/tex]
[tex]\[
4x = 188
\][/tex]
We have now [tex]\( 4x = 188 \)[/tex].