Question

Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by negative 2. The result is 6. Write an equation to find the number, x.

Answer 1

The equation would be x+5*-2=6.

The result of that equation would be x=16

Answer 2

X+5-(-2)=6
Subtract 5 from 5 and 6 which will give you x+(-2)=6 then subtract -2 which gives you x=8