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The sum of eight times a number, and 6 , is equal to seven times the number.:Write the above sentence as an equation.

Solution

T h e s u m o f e i g h t t im es a n u mb er, an d 6, i s e q u a l t o se v e n t im es t h e n u mb er . : W r i t e t h e ab o v e se n t e n ce a s an e q u a t i o n .

Solution

The number : - 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 x + 6 = 7 x

Solve for

x, 8 x + 6 = 7 x : x = - 6

The number : - 6

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