Question

2 times the difference between 6 times a number and 10 is -44. Find the number

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Answer 1

Given

2(6n-10) = -44

Find

n

Solution

6n -10 = -22 . . . . divide by 2

6n = -12 . . . . . . . add 10

n = -2 . . . . . . . . . divide by 6

The number is -2.