Four times a number, decreased by eight equals twelve. what is the number?

Determine the quotient and remainder when (6a3)+11a2-4a-9) is divided by (3a-2) express your answer in the form q(a) + r(a)/d(a)

Given that y varies directly to the square root of (x + 1), and that y = 1 when x = 8,(a)express y in terms of .x,(b)find the value of y when x = 3,(c)find the value of x when y = 5.

Solve the problem by making up an equation. a man could arrive on time for an appointment if he drove the car at 40 mph; however, since he left the house 15 minutes late, he drove the car at 50 mph and arrive 3 minutes early for the appointment. how far from his house was his appointment?