When 18 is subtracted from six times a certain number, the result is − 42. What is the number?

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When 18 is subtracted from six times a certain number, the result is − 42. What is the number?

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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

6x-18=-42

6x=-42+18

6x=-24

x=-24/6

x=-4

Regis answered Oct 4, 2023

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Answer: the unknown number is -4.

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Donquijote answered Oct 9, 2023

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