Convert the following sentence into a math problem:
The sum of four and two times a number is eight more than 16.
the sum ---> +
The sum of four and two times a number ---> 4 + 2x
is ---> =
is eight more than 16 ----> 8+16
4 + 2x = 8+16
4+2x = 24
2x = 20
x = 10
check: 4 more than 2 times a number ---> 4+20 = 24
is that 8 more than 16 ??
For sure!