Four times a number is thirty-two.

Question

Write and solve the equation and then check your answer.please help

Answer 1

Let's let the variable x represent the missing number. To show 4 times the number, we could write: 4x

The words "is thirty-two" can be represented with : = 32

Combining these gives us: 4x = 32

To solve this equation, divide both sides by 4:

4x = 32

4x/4 = 32/4

x = 8