Register
2 was divided into a particular number. the quotient was then multiplied by 2, and 8 was taken from that product. if the previous operation resulted in -14, find the initial number. please show work and
221k views
22 votes
2 was divided into a particular number. the quotient was then multiplied by 2, and 8 was taken from that product. if the previous operation resulted in -14, find the initial number.

please show work and answer

User Federico Perini
by
4.8k points

1 Answer

8 votes

Answer:

(2/X ) * 2 - 8 = - 14

4/X = - 6

4= -6X

4/-6 = X

-2/3 = X

User Crompy
by
5.5k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

5.3m questions

6.9m answers

Other Questions

Pizza planet is running a special 3 pizzas for 16.50. What is the unit rate for one pizza
What number is halfway between 0 and 18
If the 9-inch wheel of cheese costs $18.60, what is the cost per square inch? If the cost is less than a dollar, put a zero to the left of the decimal point?
how long Will it take for $7000 investment to grow to $7553 and the annual rate of 3.4% compounded quarterly assume that no withdrawals are made
I need to simplify this expression.
Link Copied!