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Eight more than four times a number is -12

User Jay Jargot
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4(x)+8 = -12

4*(-5)+8

-20+8 = -12


User HanJeaHwan
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-12 = 4x + 8, with x representing the number
Minus eight from both sides
-20 = 4x
Divide both sides by four
x = -5
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