Question

Eight times the opposite of a number is 36 less than the product of 4 and the number. What is the number.

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

x = number

- x = opposite of number

8 (-x) = eight times the opposite

4x - 36 equals 8(-x)

-8x = 4x - 36 subtract 4x from both sides

-12x = - 36 divide both sides by -12

x = 3

Answer 2

Answer: i think this is the answer

3

Explanation:

8(-x)=4x-36

-8x=4x-36

subtract 4x from both sides

-12x=-36

x=3