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Multiply a number by six and then subtract negative 10 the different is negative Forty-Four. What is the number.

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Let the number be x

According to your question,

6x - (-10) = -44

6x+10 = -44

6x = -54

thus, x = -54/6 = -9

Thus, x = -9

Thus, the number is -9
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