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The product of 6 and a number is the same as 40 less than twice that same number. Find the number. 1) 4 2) 20 3) -20 4) -4
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The product of 6 and a number is the same as 40 less than twice that same number. Find the number. 1) 4 2) 20 3) -20 4) -4

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Explanation:

x = the number

6x = 2x - 40

4x = -40

x = -10

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