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Four less than a number divided by 6 is -16. What is the number?​

Four less than a number divided by 6 is -16. What is the number?​-example-1
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Answer:

x = -96.

Explanation:

--> x / 6 = -16.

--> x/ 6 = −16

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

1/ 6 x=−16

Step 2: Multiply both sides by 6.

6*( 1 6 x)=(6)*(−16)

--> x=−96

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