Question

If the product of a number and negative 5−5 is subtracted from the​ number, the result is 44 more than the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

8.8 or 8(4/5) or 44/5

Explanation:

x-(-5x) = x+44

6x= x+44

5x=44

x=44/5 = 8.8

8.8-(-5*8.8) =8.8+44

8.8+44 = 8.8+44