Translate the sentence into an equation. The sum of 4 times a number and 8 is 2. Use the variable b for the unknown number. add steps please

Qzio asked Mar 10, 2022

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Translate the sentence into an equation.

The sum of 4 times a number and 8 is 2.
Use the variable b for the unknown number.
add steps please

Qzio asked Mar 10, 2022

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Answer:

b = - 3/2

Explanation:

4b + 8 = 2

4b + 8 - 8 = 2 - 8

4b = - 6

4b/4 = -6/4 ( - 6/4 = - 3/2)

Ddibiase answered Mar 16, 2022

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