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If you subtract 15 from my number and multiply it by -6 and the result is -78 what is the answer

User Mashdup
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Answer:

the answer is 28

Explanation:

if you divide -78 by -6, you get 13, and by adding the 15 that was previously subtracted you get 28

User Azzlack
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Answer:

Explanation:

-6(n-15)=-78 divide each side by -6

n-15=13, add 15 to each side

n=28

User Shimshon Korits
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