Answer to Question #297361 in Algebra for Brandon

Question

If a certain number x is subtracted from 8,it will be equal to two less than four times the same number

Answer 1

$$8-x+2=4x$$

$$8+2=4x+x$$

$$5x=10$$

$$x=10/5$$

$$x=2$$

Let's denote the desired number as x, and if it is subtracted from 8, so 8-x. And we should add 2 to it to equal this expression to 4x, which is four times the same number. In accordance with this condition, we compose the equation above.