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Popular Word Problems >

Eight times the sum of a number and 6 equals 2

Solution

E i g h t t im es t h e s u m o f a n u mb er an d 6 e q u a l s 2

Solution

The number : - 5 \frac{3}{4}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 (x + 6) = 2

Solve for

x, 8 (x + 6) = 2 : x = - \frac{23}{4}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{23}{4} = 5 \frac{3}{4}

The number : - 5 \frac{3}{4}

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