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Eight more then the quotient of a number and 6 is 1

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-42 times would be the answer
User Nathan Ryan
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Answer:

the number is -42

Explanation:

quotient of a number and 6: x/6

8 more then the quotient of a number and 6 is 1: x/6 + 8= 1

subtract 8 from both sides

x/6 = -7

multiply both sides by 6 to isolate x

x=-7 times 6= -42.

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