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  • 18-10-2019
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Hilda adds 5 to a number,Then multiplies the sum by -2.The result is 6.Write and solve an equation to find he number, x.What is the number?

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  • 18-10-2019
(5+x)-2=6
-10-2x=6
+10 +10
—————
-2x=16
divided by negative 2 on both sides

x= -8
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