Jace's score is one-fourth of Alec's score. If Jace's score is -8, what is Alec's score? Write an equation that matches the story.

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Jace's score is one-fourth of Alec's score. If Jace's score is -8, what is Alec's score?

Write an equation that matches the story.

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