Question

three times the sum of a number and 4 is 8 less than one-half the number. write and solve an equation to find the answer

Answer 1

3(x + 4) = 1/2x - 8

...multiply 3

3x + 12 = 1/2x - 8

...subtract 1/2x

2.5x + 12 = -8

...subtract 12

2.5x = -20

...divide by 2.5

x = -8