SOLUTION: Translate to an algebra statement. Seven times the difference of six and twice a number yields the same result as the same number decreased by one.
So far I have came with this.
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Question 91005: Translate to an algebra statement. Seven times the difference of six and twice a number yields the same result as the same number decreased by one.
So far I have came with this. I am not if this is correct.
7(6-2x) = 7(6-2X)-1
Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No this is incorrect.
It is
7(6 - 2x) = x - 1
42 - 14x = x - 1
15x = 43
x = 43/15
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