The sum of 3 times a number and 2 is the same as the difference of the number and 4. find the number

3(x+2)=x-4
3x+6=x-4
3x=x-10
2x=-10
X=-5

CHECK: -5-4=-9
3(-5+2)= 3(-3)= -9

X= a number
"the same as"= the equal sign
sum= addition
times= multiplication
difference= subtraction

3x + 2= x - 4
subtract x from both sides

2x + 2= -4
subtract 2 from both sides

2x= -6
divide both sides by 2

x= -3

ANSWER: The number is -3.

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i think it is 5:17  am

Step-by-step explanation:

cuz 11 + 5 =16 which is 4am plus 3/4 of an hour that is equal to 45 is 4:45 plus the 32 is 5:17