Solve.
-The difference of a number and 8 is the same as 46 less the number. Find the number.
A) 27
B) 19
C) -27
D) -19

Question

Solve.
-The difference of a number and 8 is the same as 46 less the number. Find the number.
A) 27
B) 19
C)  -27 
D)  -19

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation representing the problem is x - 8 = -46 + x. Solving for x, we subtract x from both sides and add 8, leading to 0 = -38, which does not help in finding x directly. However, correctly setting up the equation should be x - 8 = -x - 46, leading to 2x = 38, and thus x = 19.

Solve. -The Difference of a Number and 8 Is the Same