Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number. In the form of a paragraph, explain in complete sentences the next steps necessary to completely solve the equation for the unknown value. Include the final answer in your explanation. Complete your work in the space provided or upload a file that can display math symbols if your work requires it.

Question

anonymous · Answer

-8,    
take -8 and multiply by 7 to get -56.

next take -56-8 and you will get -48.