8 times the difference between a number and 6 ls equal to 4 times the number.

What is the number? A. 12

B. 4

C. 16

D. 48

A. 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be A

8 x (A - 6) = 4 x A

Expand the left side

8 x A - 8 x 6 = 4A

8A - 48 = 4A

Add 48 to both sides

8A - 48 + 48 = 4A + 48

8A = 4A + 48

Subtract 4A from both sides

8A - 4A = 4A - 4A + 48

4A = 48

Divide both sides by 4

A = 48/4

A = 12

the answer is 12 because 8 * 6 = 48 : 4 = 12