Use the variable $x$ for the unknown, and write an equation representing the verbal sentence. Then solve the problem.
-Four times a number added to 8 times the number equals 48.
A) $8 x+4 x=48 ; 4$
B) $4 x(8+x)=48 ;-4$
C) $8 x-4 x=48 ; 4$
D) $4(x+8)=48 x ;-4$

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The correct equation that represents the verbal sentence is $4x + 8x = 48$, which simplifies to $12x = 48$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 4$.

Use the Variable xxx For the Unknown, and Write an Equation Representing the Verbal

Use the Variable $x$ For the Unknown, and Write an Equation Representing the Verbal