Question

Two more than 16 time a a number is the same as 21 less than the product of -7 and the number

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Answer 1

The value of the unknown number is equal to -1.

2 + 16x = -7x - 21

Add 7x to both sides.

2 + 23x = -21

Subtract 2 from both sides.

23x = -23

Divide both sides by 23.

x = -1