Question

2 times the sum of a number and 6 is equal to 8

Answer 1

2(x+6)=8

x=-2

Explanation:

2x+12=8

2x=-4

X=-2

Answer 2

Let the number be x.

Then according to question,

`\begin{gathered} 2(x+6)=8 \\ 2x=8-12 \\ 2x=-4 \\ x=-2 \end{gathered}`

Thus, the requried number is -2.