Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiples the sum by -2. The result is 6. Write and equation to find the number, x. What is the n
umber?
1 answer:
(x+5)*(-2) = 6
distribute
-2x -10 = 6
add 10 to each side
-2x -10 +10 = 6+10
-2x = 16
divide by -2
-2x/-2 = 16/-2
x = -8
The number is -8
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