Question

Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number

Answer 1

-8 y e s -8 is the answer doods

Answer 2

The number is -8

Explanation:

Let

x ---> the number

we know that

The algebraic expression is equal to

`7x-x=-48`

Solve for x

`6x=-48`

divide by 6 both sides

`x=-48/6=-8`