Question

Four less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number, x, increased by 12

Which equation describes this situation?


A. 4-6x8x + 12

B. 6x + 4 - 8x +12

C. 6x - 4 - 8x +12

D. 6x-4-12x + 8

Answer 1

6x - 4 = 8x + 12

Explanation:

Translate a small part of the sentence into an expression until you translate the entire sentence.

"Four less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number, x, increased by 12."

6x

"Four less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number, x, increased by 12."

6x - 4

"Four less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number, x, increased by 12."

6x - 4 =

"Four less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number, x, increased by 12."

6x - 4 = 8x

"Four less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number, x, increased by 12."

6x - 4 = 8x + 12