Question

8 times the difference between a number and 6 is equal to 4 times the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

The variable titled "the number" is A: 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

The problem is 8 * (x - 6) = 4 * x

Try the first number as x and rewrite the expression.

8 * (12 - 6) = 4 * 12

Following PEMDAS (the Order of Operations), you need to solve the problem inside the parenthesis.

12 - 6 = 6

Rewrite the problem.

8 * 6 = 4 * 12

8 times 6 is 48.

4 times 12 is 48.

The variable in the expression 8 * (x - 6) = 4 * x is 12.