Question

Twelve times the sum of a number and -8 is 48

Answer 1

12 * ( x + (-8)) = 48

12x - 96 = 48

12x = 96 + 48

12x = 144

x = 144 : 12

x = 12

Answer 2

Answer: 12

This is because 12 + -8 = 4

And

12 • 4 = 48

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