Question

Translate the sentence into an equation.
The sum of 4 times a number and 8 is 2.
Use the variable b for the unknown number.
add steps please

Answer 1

Answer:

b = - 3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

4b + 8 = 2

4b + 8 - 8 = 2 - 8

4b = - 6

4b/4 = -6/4 ( - 6/4 = - 3/2)