Question

Write the equation:

A number multiplied by 6 decreased by 4 is the same as a number multiplied by 2 increased by 12

Answer 1

the number is -2

Explanation:

Let x = the number

6x -4 = 2x - 12 Subtract 2x from both sides

4x - 4 = -12 Add 4 to both sides

4x = -8 Divide both sides by 4

x = -2