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

what is the number

 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Given statement: 8 times the difference between a number and 6 is equal to 4 times the number.

then, the required equation :

Divide both sides by 4 , we gte

Simplify

Multiply 2 inside the parenthesis.

Subtract x and add 12 on both sides , we gte

Simplify

Hence, the number is 12.