Question

A number increased by 4 is the same as 3 Times the number decreased by 8

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

x+4=3x-8 -x from both sides

4=2x-8 +8 to both sides

12=2x divide 2 on both sides

6=x

Answer 2

x+4=3x-8

Step-by-step explanation: 'x' is our variable. we don't know it. increased means add, times means multiply, and decreased means subtract.