Question

The difference of a number and 6 is the same as 5 times the sum of the number and 2. What is the number?

Answer 1

-4 I’m unsure but at least I want to help someone

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

Let the number be x

This can be written as:

x-6 = 5(x+2)

x-6 = 5x+10

-16 = 4x

x = -4