SOLUTION: if seven times a number is added to 18, the result is -17 find the number.

Question 30731: if seven times a number is added to 18, the result is -17 find the number.
Answer by ikdeep(226) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the numnber = x
so accordig to the question we get the equation..
7x + 18 = -17
subtract 18 from both sides ,,we get
7x = -17 -18
7x = -35
divide both sides by 7 ,,we get ...
x = -5
Now if you want to verify you answer ,,,you can put the values of x in the equation and if you get LHS=RHS,,,this means that you answer is correct..
hope this will help you
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