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

Solution

F o u r t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 8 i s 6. F in d t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : - 6 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

4 (x + 8) = 6

Solve for

x, 4 (x + 8) = 6 : x = - \frac{13}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{13}{2} = 6 \frac{1}{2}

The number : - 6 \frac{1}{2}

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