2 years ago

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

Mathematics

2 answers:

Drupady [299]2 years ago

5 0

Answer:

The number is -20.

Step-by-step explanation:

If x is the number, then 3(x+4)=2x-8.

3x+12=2x-8

x=-20

kiruha [24]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

- 20

Step-by-step explanation:

if the number if x then 3(X+y 4= 2X-8: 3X+12= 2x-8

x = -20

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