Twelve decreased by two times a number is 8. Find the number.

Mathematics

2 answers:

Law Incorporation [45]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

x = 2

Step-by-step explanation:

We can make an equation that meets the requirements stated.

Decreased signifies subtraction, so 12 will reduce the value after it. A number can be any letter you'd like, but I'll stick to x. Since 2 is multiplying <em>that</em> number, we can make 2 the coefficient. Finally, set it equal to 8.

12 - 2x = 8 Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

-2x = -4 Divide by -2 on both sides of the equation.

x = 2

lora16 [44]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:2

Step-by-step explanation: 12-8=4 4/2=2

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