Question

Four times the sum of a number and 8 is equal to 2

Answer 1

4(x+8) = 2

Explanation:

4 times x = 4x 4 times 8 = 32

4x + 32 = 2

-32 -32

4x= -30

4x divided by 4 is x

-30 divided by 4 =

-7.5

Answer 2

We are given a word problem and we will convert it to an algebraic equation.