SOLUTION: -61 times the difference between a number and 51 is equal to the number plus 43.
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Question 834447: -61 times the difference between a number and 51 is equal to the number plus 43.
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-61 (x-51) = x + 43
Distribute the -61
-61x - 3111 = x + 43
Add 61x to each side
-3111 = 64x + 43
Subtract 43 from each side
-3068 = 64x
Divide each side by 64
x = - 47.9375
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