Question

Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number.

A. the number is -8
B. the number is 8
C. the number is 6

Answer 1

The anwser would be A: -8

Step-by-step explanation:

7 x -8 = -56

-56 - (-8) = -48

Answer 2

x = -8

Explanation:

let's say the number is equal to x; seven times the number is 7x;

then it says minus the number so 7x-x is equal to -48

7x-x=-48; combine the x's

6x = -48; now divide by 6

x = -8