If 7 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 4 and 8 is added to the product. What is the number?

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tanner23456 · Answer

Set up the equation
(7 + 2x) 4 = (x*4) +8

solve for x

anonymous · Answer

Alright the answer I got is 1/4 is this right

tanner23456 · Answer

Multiply the 4 in
28 + 8x = 4x +8

Subtract the 4x
28 + 4x = 8

Subtract the 28
4x = -20

divide the 4
x = -5

anonymous · Answer

Alright I see the step I did wrong thanks for your help though

tanner23456 · Answer

No worries