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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.

2 answers:

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-2(x+5)=6
-2x-10=6 (add 10 to both sides)
-2x=16 (divide both sides by -2)
x=-8

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Answer:

equation-->-2(x+5)=6

x=-8

Step-by-step explanation:

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