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The sum of a number, n, and 8 is multiplied by -4, and the result is -12. What is the number? pls hlp you’ll get 12 points
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The sum of a number, n, and 8 is multiplied by -4, and the result is -12.
What is the number? pls hlp you’ll get 12 points
n = -5
n = 1
n = 5
n = 11
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– 4 × ( n + 8 ) = – 12
Divide both sides by – 4
( – 4 × ( n + 8 ) ) ÷ ( – 4 ) = – 12 ÷ ( – 4 )
Simplification
( n + 8 ) = 3
n + 8 = 3
Subtract both sides – 8
n + 8 – 8 = 3 – 8
n = – 5