SOLUTION: I need to know how to solve: Six times a certain number plus the number is equal to 56. Find the number

Question 1145734: I need to know how to solve:
Six times a certain number plus the number is equal to 56. Find the number

Answer by ikleyn(52943) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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6x + x = 56


7x     = 56


 x     =  = 8.


CHECK.  6*8 + 8 = 48 + 8 = 56.    ! Correct !

Solved.

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