v1 Algebra, STD2 A2 2021 HSC 9 MC

Marty is thinking of a number. Let the number be \(n\).

When Marty subtracts 4 from this number and multiplies the result by 7, the answer is 8 more than \(n\).

Which equation can be used to find \(n\)?

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\(D\)

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\(\text{The description defines the following equation:}\)

\((n-4)\times 7\)	\(=n+8\)
\(7(n-4)\)	\(=n+8\)

\(\Rightarrow D\)