Let x be the number.
Then;
6x-18=-42 (solve for x now)
6x=-42+18
6x=-24
x=-4
Therefore, this number would be -4.
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Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Break down the word expression:</u>
The sum of 5 and b divided by two
the sum (+) of 5 and b (5 + b) divided by 2.
<u>Expression:</u>

Parentheses represent that we need to add first, in order to divide the sum by 2.
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