Question

If the sum of a number and eight is tripled the result is four less than twice the number. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

-28

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

Given that,

3( x+ 8) = 2x - 4

3x + 24 = 2x -4

3x-2x = -4-24

x= -28

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