Question

The sum of negative eight and a number divided by four is two

Answer 1

x = 16 or
`(-8 + x)/(4) = 2`

Explanation:

let's start from the beginning and move along!

1. the sum (+) of negative eight (-8) and a number (x) ----> (-8 + x)
2. divided by four (/4)
3. is two = 2

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

to solve this...

1) multiply both sides by four to get rid of the fraction

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

2) add 8 to both sides to isolate x ----> x = 16