Question

Eight more than twice a number is four times the difference between 5 and the number

Answer 1

Explanation:

8 more= +8

twice a number = 2x
difference between the number and 5=

2x+8=4x(5-x)
2x+8=9x-x
2x+8=8x
8=8x-2x
8=6x
x=6/8
x=3/4