The sum of a number N and 8 is multiplied by -4 and the result is -12. What is the number N? (1 point) Responses N = -5 N = -5 N = 1 N = 1 N = 5 N = 5 N = 11 N = 11 Skip to navigation page 15 of 15
Given the information provided, we can translate the problem into an equation:
-4(N + 8) = -12
Next, we can solve for N:
-4(N + 8) = -12
-4N - 32 = -12
-4N = 20
N = 5
Therefore, the number N is 5.