Question

If three times a number is increased by 4, the result is -8, find the number.

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

3x+4=-8

3x=-8-4

3x=-12

x=-12/3

x=-4

Answer 2

that number is -4

Explanation:

let that number be x

3x + 4 = -8

3x = -12

x = -4