Question

If the sum of a number and four is tripled the result is eight less than twice the number

Answer 1

- 20

Explanation:

if the number if x then 3(X+y 4= 2X-8: 3X+12= 2x-8

x = -20

Answer 2

The number is -20.

Explanation:

If x is the number, then 3(x+4)=2x-8.

3x+12=2x-8

x=-20