The sum of a number, n, and 8 is multiplied by - 4, and the result is - 12. what is the number?

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Kyle Cannon

12 May, 15:50

The sum of a number, n, and 8 is multiplied by - 4, and the result is - 12. what is the number?

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Amari Singh · Answer 1

Sum of n and 8 = (n + 8)

Multiplied by - 4 = - 4 * (n + 8)

Result = - 12

-4 * (n + 8) = - 12 Divide both sides by - 4

(n + 8) = - 12/-4

n + 8 = 3

n = 3 - 8

n = - 5.

The number is - 5.

Elyse Schroeder · Answer 2

(8+n) * - 4=-12

-32-4n=-12

-4n=20

n=-5