Question

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

the number is 8
the number is -8
the number is 6

Answer 1

`\displaystyle the\:number\:-8`

Explanation:

`\displaystyle [7][-8] - -8 = -48 → -56 + 8 = - 48`

`\displaystyle -48 = -48`☑

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Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

7(-8)=-56

-56--8=-56+8=-48