46 less than - 8 times a number is the same as 8 less than - 6 times the number

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Diamond Jacobson

14 November, 07:28

46 less than - 8 times a number is the same as 8 less than - 6 times the number

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Royce Barker · Answer 1

-19

Step-by-step explanation:

First we set the equation up:

-8X - 46 = - 6X - 8

Then we simplify:

-2X = 38

Then we get the answer by dividing 38 by - 2:

X = - 19