The difference of a number and 6 Is the same as 5 times the sum of the number and 2. What is the number? ОА OB. -2 Ос. -1 OD 1

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

ОА
OB.
-2
Ос.
-1
OD
1

by Tesfa

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Answer:

A -4

Explanation:

x- 6 = 5(x+2)

x- 6= 5x +10

-6-10 = 5x - x

-16 = 4x

x = -16/4

x = -4

Giawa answered Jan 30, 2022

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