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One-sixth the sum of eight and a number

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Explanation:

Let the number be x.

1 =8 + x

6

1=6×8+6×x

6

1=48+6x

1-48=6x

-47=6x

6. 6 x = -7 5

6

x is equal to minus seven whole number five divided by six.

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