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7 August, 18:55

Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by - 2. The result

is 6. Write an equation to find the number, x. What is the number?

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  1. 7 August, 22:40
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    -2 (x+5) = 6 is the equation

    Step-by-step explanation:

    -2x-10=6

    -2x=6+10

    -2x=16

    -2x/-2=16/-2

    x = - 8
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