Question

the difference of -6 times some number and 12 gives -8 times the sum of the number and -8 find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

-6x - 12 = -8(x + (-8))

-6x - 12 = -8(x - 8)

6x + 12 = 8(x - 8)

6x + 12 = 8x - 64

2x = 76

x = 38