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Seven times a number minus the number is-48. Find the number.

Solution

S e v e n t im es a n u mb er min u s t h e n u mb er i s - 48. F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

7 x - x = - 48

Solve for

x, 7 x - x = - 48 : x = - 8

The number : - 8

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