Question

Four is equal to some number plus eight squared. What is the number?

Answer 1

number = -60

Explanation:

let the required number = x

according to the given conditions

4 = x + 8²

4 = x + 64

4 - 64 = x

x = -60

Answer 2

-60

Explanation:

In order to solve this question we must first rewrite the expression from word form to number form.

Given : four is equal to some number plus eight squared

Let x = some number

The expression can be rewritten as 4 = x + 8²

We can then solve for x

• 4 = x + 8²

Simplify exponents

• 4 = x + 64

Subtract 64 from both sides

• -60 = x

The number is -60