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6 less than the product of a number and 3 is -18. What is the number?

6 less than the product of a number and 3 is -18. What is the number?
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6 less than the product of a number and 3 is -18. What is the number?

User CWarrington
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Let's assume this number to be x. Therefore,
3x-6=-18
3x=-12
x=-4.

This number is -4.
User Jordan Denison
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I believe the answer would be -15
^-^ Hope this helps!
User Bobulous
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