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Seven times a number decreased by the number is -48 . Find the number.

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Answer:

a = -8

Explanation:

Let the required number be "a".

Given that, seven times a number minus the number is -48

7 Ă— a - a = -48

7a - a = -48

6a = -48

a = (- 48) / 6

a = -8

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