The sum of a number N and 8 is multiplied by -4 and the result is -12.

Question

What is the number N?

Answer 1

Let's represent this situation with an equation.

(-4) * (N + 8) = -12

Now we can distribute the -4 on the left side of the equation.

-4N - 32 = -12

Next, we add 32 to both sides of the equation to isolate -4N.

-4N = 20

Finally, divide by -4 to solve for N.

N = -5

Therefore, the number N is -5.