Think of a number, multiply it by 6 and increase the product by 7. It will equal a number, multiplied by 2 and

then increased by 6. What number is it?

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Mathematics

Bridget Buckley

30 October, 15:41

Think of a number, multiply it by 6 and increase the product by 7. It will equal a number, multiplied by 2 and

then increased by 6. What number is it?

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4

1

10

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Answers (1)

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Hezekiah Peck · Answer 1

x = - 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Write out 1st equation

6x + 7

Step 2: Write out 2nd equation

2x + 6

Step 3: Set equal to each other

6x + 7 = 2x + 6

Step 4: Solve

4x + 7 = 6

4x = - 1

x = - 1/4

Think of a number, multiply it by 6 and increase the product by 7. It will equal a number, multiplied by 2 andthen increased by 6. What number is it?14110ent18

Think of a number, multiply it by 6 and increase the product by 7. It will equal a number, multiplied by 2 and

then increased by 6. What number is it?

1

4

1

10

ent

1

8