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 = -5
what number and eight times four = -12
Let's set up the equation correctly:
(N + 8) * -4 = -12
Now, let's solve for N:
-4N - 32 = -12
-4N = 20
N = -5
The correct answer is N = -5.