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  • 18-06-2019
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Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number

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  • 28-06-2019

Answer:

The number is -8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ---> the number

we know that

The algebraic expression is equal to

[tex]7x-x=-48[/tex]

Solve for x

[tex]6x=-48[/tex]

divide by 6 both sides

[tex]x=-48/6=-8[/tex]

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Аноним Аноним
  • 18-09-2020

-8 y e s -8 is the answer doods

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