Six times a number increased by 13 is -161. What is the number?

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Theftprevention · Answer 1 · 2021-01-08T08:49:37+0000

Answer:

x = 19

Explanation:

x = the number

The words translate into algebra as

4x + 25 = 6x - 13

Solve for x.

25 + 13 = 6x - 4x

38 = 2x

x = 19