Question

The sum of of four times a number and 8, is equal to the difference of twice the number and 7. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:-15/2

Step-by-step explanation:

4x + 8 = 2x - 7

2x + 8 = -7

2x = -15

x = -15/2

Answer 2

Answer:

-7.5

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

4x+8=2x-7

4x-2x=-7-8

2x=-15

x=-15/2=-7.5