How do you do this problem ?

Question

Solve.
Four times a number, added to 2, is -26. Find the number.

-112
7
-28
-7

Answer 1

Four times a number, added to 2, is -26. Find the unknown number... "x" represents the unknown number.

4x+2 = -26

First: combine "like" terms - subtract 2 from both sides (when you move a term to the opposite side, always use the opposite sign).

4x + 2 -2 = -26-2
4x = -26-2
4x = -28

Third: isolate "x" - divide both sides by 4.

4x/4 = -28/4
x = -28/4
x = -7

Answer 2

the answer is -7. you get this by following this
(z * 4) +2 = -26

if you replace z with -7 then you will have this
(-7*4) +2 = -26
remember to do the problem in the parenthases first
which is then -28 +2 = -26 so if you have a negative number and you are adding a positive number it will make the negative number less which equals a higher number
for example -28 is a lower number than -26
hope this helps

Answer 3

the answer is -7. -7 X 4=-28 +2= -26

Answer 4

-7...In math equations, you solve all the multiplications and divisions then go on to the additions and subtractions. If you take -7 and multiply by 4, you will get -28. Then by adding 2 it will come out to -26. It's been over 20 years but I believe that's the answer.

Answer 5

So its really..... -26 = 4x +2

Subtract 2 from both sides and you have..... -28 = 4x
Divide -28 by 4 and you get -7.

Answer 6

The number is -7.
You set up your equation: 4x + 2 = -26.
Subtract 2 from both sides: 4x = -28
Divide both sides by 4. x = -7.
Therefore, x = -7.

Answer 7

4x + 2 = -26 Subtract 2 from both sides
4x = -28 Divide both sides by 4
x = -7

Doug

Answer 8

take -26 then subtract 2, get -28, divide by 4, get -7

Answer 9

-7

Answer 10

4x + 2 = -26
4x = -28
x = -7