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) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve this, you need to develop an equation based on the words given. That equation is:
4x-8x=12
Solve for x and you are done:
-4x=12
highlight%28x=-3%29
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