SOLUTION: How do i show this work? 12 decreased by eight times the number is 36 I know the answer is -3 I just really want to know how I show the work, thank you

SOLUTION: How do i show this work? 12 decreased by eight times the number is 36 I know the answer is -3 I just really want to know how I show the work, thank you

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Question 987242: How do i show this work? 12 decreased by eight times the number is 36 I know the answer is -3 I just really want to know how I show the work, thank you
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let x=the number
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12-8x=36
-8x=24
x=-3
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