Question

Four less than three times a number is eight more than twice the number. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given,

Four less than three times a number is eight more than twice the number.

Find,

the required number

Step-by-step explanation:

So,

Let the number be x

Then,

Four less than three times a number is 3x-4, and eight more than twice the number is 2x+8

From the question, 3x-4 = 2x+8

Or 3x-2x = 8+4

Or x = 12

=> the required number is 12

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

• Four less than three times a number is eight more than twice the number.

Find :

• The required number.

Solution :

3x – 4 = 2x + 8

=> 3x – 2x = 8 + 4

=> x = 12.

Hence :

• The required number is 12.