Question

Write the following equation, then solve. The difference of four times a number, x and 12 is 28

Answer 1

4 times 4 = 16+12=28

Explanation:

Answer 2

4x - 12 = 28

To isolate 4x, we add 12 to both sides:

4x - 12 + 12 = 28 + 12

so

4x = 40

Now we divide 4 from both sides:

x = 40 / 4

so x = 10