Question

Which line shows the first error in the solution?

Four less than a number divided by 6 is –16. What is the number?

Answer 1

I think its line 4

Answer 2

what makes you think 4?

Answer 3

can you explain your reasoning?

Answer 4

I just multiplied it and it got a different answer, unless I did the math wrong

Answer 5

the mistake is not there. Let's try going through step by step

Answer 6

so what did they do in step 1?

Answer 7

@FibonacciChick666

Answer 8

why did you tag me if you have not answered me?

Answer 9

Sorry computers lagging, They multiplied 8*x (which is 2) then they subtracted

Answer 10

no, just step 1 and there was no 8?

Answer 11

note: Four less than a number divided by 6 is –16. What is the number?