3 years ago

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.

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2 answers:

adell [148]3 years ago

7 0

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

The result of that equation would be x=16

butalik [34]3 years ago

6 0

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

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