The sum of a number N and 8 is multipled by -4 and the result is -12. What is the number N? a N=-5 b. N= 1 c. N = 5 d. N = 11
Let the number be N. The given equation can be written as:
(-4)(N + 8) = -12
Simplify the equation:
-4N - 32 = -12
Add 32 to both sides:
-4N = 20
Divide by -4 to solve for N:
N = -5
Therefore, the number N is -5.
The answer is a. N = -5.
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My apologies for the confusion in my previous response. Let's correctly solve the equation:
(-4)(N + 8) = -12
Distribute the -4:
-4N - 32 = -12
Add 32 to both sides:
-4N = 20
Divide by -4 to solve for N:
N = -5
The correct answer is indeed a. N = -5.
Thank you for pointing out the mistake, and I appreciate your understanding.