SOLUTION: the difference of four times a number and eight times the same number is 12. find the number
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Question 711686: the difference of four times a number and eight times the same number is 12. find the number
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To solve this, you need to develop an equation based on the words given. That equation is:
Solve for x and you are done:
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