Question

Gopal says that the sum of a number and 8, multiplied by 3/4, is equal to -12. which equations can be used to find Gopal's number?

choose all that apply.
A:3/4(x+8)= -12
B:3/4x+6=-12
C:x+6=-12
D:3/4x+8+-12

Answer 1

The answer is A.

Explanation:

- When it say the sum of a number and eight, that just means x + 8

- When it says multiplied by 3/4, it means it should have parentheses

- It should also have a equal sign at the end which should equal -12

So the correct answer is A, 3/4(x+8)= -12