Question

Twelve less than eight times a number is -36.Find the number

Answer 1

Answer: -3

Step-by-step explanation:

8x-12 = -36

8x = -36 + 12

8x = -24

x = -24/8

X = -3

Answer 2

Answer:6

Step-by-step explanation:Let the number be X

Then,8x-12=36

8x=36+12

8x =48

x=48÷8

x= 6

Verify,

8×6-12=36

48-12=36

36=36

LHS=RHS