Question

Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by - 2. The result

is 6. Write an equation to find the number, x. What is the number?
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Answer 1

-2(x+5)=6 is the equation

Explanation:

-2x-10=6

-2x=6+10

-2x=16

-2x/-2=16/-2

x= -8