Question

What is seven more than six times a number is negative forty seven what is the number

Answer 1

Answer: - 9 .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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7 + 6x = -47 ; solve for "x" ;

subtract "7" from each side;
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7 + 6x - 7 = -47 - 7 ;

to get:

6x = -54 ;
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Now, divide EACH side of the equation by "6"; to isolate "x" on one side of the equation; and to solve for "x" ;
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6x / 6 = -54 / 6 ;
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x = -9 ; which is our answer.
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