Question

BRAINLIEST ANSWER Twice the difference of a number and 4 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 4. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer: -20

Step-by-step explanation:

We can set up an equations with the conditions we are given. Let's use x for the missing number.

2(x-4)=3(x+4)

2x-8=3x+12

-20=x

Answer 2

Answer:

see below

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x-4) =3(x+4)

sum is addition

difference is subtraction

2 is multiply by2

solve 2(x-4) =3(x+4) distribute on both sides

2x - 8 = 3x + 12 add 8 on both sides

2x = 3x + 20 subtract 3x on both sides

-x = 20 multiply by -1

x = -20