Question

Four times the sum of twice a number and 6 is -8. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer : -4

Explanation:

Let the no. be x

4(2x+6) = -8

8x+24 = -8

8x = -8 - 24

8x = -32

x= -32 / 8

x= -4

Answer 2

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Answer:

x = -4.

Explanation:

We can write an algebraic equation to express this situation.

Let 'x' represent a number:

4(2x + 6) = -8.

Begin by dividing both sides by 4:

2x + 6 = -2

Subtract 6 from both sides:

2x + 6 - 6 = -2 - 6

2x = -8

Divide 2 from both sides:

2x/2 = -8/2

x = -4.