Question

Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let's write an equation with the information that we already know.

n = number that we are trying to find

7n = 7 times "n"

\[7n - n = -48\]

Answer 2

Combine the like terms and then find the value of n.

Answer 3

so -8/-48.? that would be 6.?

Answer 4

\[7n - n = -48\]
\[6n = -48\]
\[n = \frac{ -48 }{ 6 }\]

Answer 5

Remember that it is subtraction.

Answer 6

@math_girl27 Did you get your answer?

Answer 7

yess thank you
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