Eigh less than twice a number is the same as four times the number. Find the number

Question

Eiht less than twice a number is the same as four times the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

So, If I understand the question correctly...

8 less than twice a number... 2 times a number, x, but subtracting 8, giving us:

2x-8

4 times a number... 4 times the same number being used above, giving us:

4x

Set them equal to each other:

2x-8=4x

Sove for x, and you should obtain your number.