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  • 20-01-2022
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Bertha 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.

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jen4755 jen4755
  • 20-01-2022

Answer:

-8

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the number, x and follow the steps

(x + 5) * -2 = 6

Then solve the equation

(x + 5) = -3   Divide each side by -2

x = -8  Subtract 5 from each side

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hf0028321
hf0028321 hf0028321
  • 20-01-2022

Answer:

[tex] - 2(x + 5) = 6 \\ - 2x - 10 = 6 \\ - 2x = 16 \\ x = - 8[/tex]

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