SOLUTION: the product of 6 and nine times a number is the same as the difference of ten times the number and 2. what is the number ?

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Inequalities -> SOLUTION: the product of 6 and nine times a number is the same as the difference of ten times the number and 2. what is the number ?      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 162988This question is from textbook
: the product of 6 and nine times a number is the same as the difference of ten times the number and 2. what is the number ?This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(6+9)x=10x-2
15x=10x-2
15x-10x=-2
5x=-2
x=-2/5 Answer.
Proof:
15*-2/5=10*-2/5-2
-30/5=-20/5-2
-6=-4-2
-6=-6