Question

the sum of twice a number and four less than the number is the differnce -32 and the number. what is the number . shw work

Answer 1

the second part of problem is not clear, can you rewrite your problem clearly?

Answer 2

2x+(4-x) = -32-x
2x + 4 -x = -32 - x
x + x = -32 - 4
2x = -36
x = -18

Answer 3

mathmind, you are incorrect. four less than the number means x-4, not 4-x