Question

16 more than the product of a number and four is -2. What is the number

Answer 1

x = -4.5

Explanation:

x = -4.5

I have calculated and worked this out and got x = -4.5

Answer 2

x=-4.5

Explanation:

Rewrite the problem as an equation:

4x+16=-2

1) Subtract 16 from both sides:

4x=-18

2) Divide both sides by 4:

x=-4.5