Question

14. Twelve more than seven times a number equals the number less six

Answer 1

12+7n=n-6
12+6n=-6
6n=-18
n=-3

Answer 2

The number is -3.

Explanation:

Set up an equation:

Variable n = number

12 + 7n = n - 6

Assuming the question is solve for n, isolate the variable:

Subtract n from both sides:

12 + 6n = -6

Subtract 12 from both sides:

6n = -18

Divide by 6 on both sides:

n = -3

Check your work:

12 + 7(-3) = -3 - 6

12 - 21 = -3 - 6

-9 = -9

Correct