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If one is subtracted from six times a certain number, the result is 47. Find the number.

User Warpech
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Answer:

let the certain number be x

6 × x - 1= 47

6x - 1 = 47

6x = 47 + 1

6x = 48

x = 48/6

x = 8

User Ahe
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Answer: The no. is 8

Explanation:

Let the no. be x

6x - 1 = 47

6x = 48

x = 8

User Ilya Yarkovets
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