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Write an equation or inequality for the word sentence.

Twice a number is equal to the product when the sum of the number and four is multiplied by eight.

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Answer:

2X = (X+4)x8

Explanation:

Let X = your number

per the problem twice the number (2X) is equal to the product of the sum of the number and four (x+4) and 8. Take all those parts and write the equation.

2X = (X+4) x 8

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