Question

Twice the sum of a number and 8, equals negative 4 times the

number, plus 4. What is the number?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the number be
`x` :

`2(x+8)=-4x+4`

`2x+16=-4x+4`

`6x+16=4` (
`+4x` both sides of equation)

`6x=-12` (
`-16` both sides of equation)

`x=-2` (÷6 both sides of equation)

The number is
`-2`.