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26 March, 01:59

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 number?

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  1. 26 March, 02:10
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    (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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