Question

Twice the difference of a number and 8 is equal to three times the sum of the number 2

Answer 1

-22

Explanation:

Let the unknown be x,

Step 1: You first write the question in equation form,

2(x-8)=3(x+2)

Step 2: You clear the brackets by multiplying the number outside with the numbers inside the bracket,

2x-16=3x+6

Step 3: Collect like terms,

2x-3x=6+16

Step 4;Solve

2x-3x=6+16

-x=22

Therefore x=-22