Question

4 times the sum of a number and -3 is 4 more than twice the number. Write and solve an equation to find the number.

Answer 1

The number is 8.

Explanation:

4(x+(-3))-4=2x

4(x-3)-4=2x

4x-12-4=2x

4x-2x-16=0

2x-16=0

2x=0+16

2x=16

x=16/2

x=8