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Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by negative 2. The result is 6. Write and solve an equation to find the number, x. What is the number? plssssssssssssssss
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Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by negative 2. The result is 6. Write and solve an equation to find the number, x.

What is the number?
plssssssssssssssss

User Karla
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X = mystery number

(X + 5) * -2 = 6

X+ 5 = -3
X = -8
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