If 4 id added to twice a number anbd this sum is multiplied by 2, the results is the same as if the number is multiplied by 3 and 4 id added to the product. What is the number

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Lukas Scott

14 June, 04:07

If 4 id added to twice a number anbd this sum is multiplied by 2, the results is the same as if the number is multiplied by 3 and 4 id added to the product. What is the number

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Argus · Answer 1

X=-4

From what I understand the equation is 2 (2x+4) = 3x+4

Then you multiply 2 and the numbers in the parentheses first=4x+8=3x+4

You first minus 3x from each side=x+8=4 then you minus 8 from each side=x=-4