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6 less than the product of 7 and a number equals 2

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Let x be the number

7x - 6 = 2

Add 6 to both-side of the equation

7x = 2 + 6

7x = 8

Divide both-side of the equation by 7

x = 8/7


x=1(1)/(7)

or


x\approx1.1429

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