deadlyatom6 deadlyatom6
  • 16-07-2020
  • Mathematics
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Eight more than four times a certain number is
equal to 12 less than eight times the number. What
is the number?

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DatGuy323
DatGuy323 DatGuy323
  • 16-07-2020

Answer: 5

Step-by-step explanation:

4x+8=8x-12

20=4x

5=x

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HumanBein
HumanBein HumanBein
  • 16-07-2020

Answer:

5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's say that the mysterious number is x.

8 more than 4 times x equals 12 less than 8 times x.

8 + 4x = 8x - 12

8x - 12 = 4x + 8

8x - 4x = 8 + 12

4x = 20

x = 5

Hope this helps!

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