Question

Six less than six times a number is the same as eight times the number. Find the number.

The number is

Answer 1

X = -3

Explanation:

Let's slowly create an equation

Six less than six times a number = eight times the number

if x = that number...

Six less than six times of x = eight times of x

6 less than 6 times of x is 6x-6

8 times x is simply 8x

So 6x - 6 = 8x

We can rearrange this equation by adding 6 to one side and subtracting 8x from the other

6x - 8x = 6

Combining like terms makes it -2x = 6

Last step is dividing by -2, giving us x = -3

Answer 2

below

Explanation:

6x -6 = 8 x

-6 = 2x

x = -3