Question

If 8 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 4, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by 5 and 11 is added to the product.

(8 + x) * 4 = 5x + 11
And the solution I got is x = 21

Answer 1

Let x = the number

The first sentence becomes 4(2x+8) = 5x+11

Answer 2

4(2x+8) = 5x+11

Answer 3

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Answer 4

x = -7 ?

Answer 5

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