mirandarhiana
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  • 09-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number.
A. the number is -8
B. the number is 8
C. the number is 6

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arodri04
arodri04 arodri04
  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

let's say the number is equal to x; seven times the number is 7x;

then it says minus the number so 7x-x is equal to -48

7x-x=-48; combine the x's

6x = -48; now divide by 6

x = -8

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kayleyroof
kayleyroof kayleyroof
  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

The anwser would be A: -8

Step-by-step explanation:

7 x -8 = -56

-56 - (-8) = -48

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