SOLUTION: if three times a number is increased by 4, the result is -8. find the number

SOLUTION: if three times a number is increased by 4, the result is -8. find the number

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Question 513669: if three times a number is increased by 4, the result is -8. find the number
Answer by Sarpi(32) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let x be the number
So three times the number (3x) and increased by 4 = 3x+4
3x+4 = -8
3x = -8-4
3x = -12
x = -12/3
x= -4
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