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The sum of a number n and 8 is multiplied by –4 and the result is –12

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x=-5


x+8(-4)= -12
divide -4 by -4 and do the same to -12
x+8= 3
now subtract 8 by 8 and 3 by 8
x=-5
User Julius Printz
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Answer:

n= -5

Explanation:

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