SOLUTION: if six times a number is increased by 15.35, the result is 12.5 less than the number. what is the number?

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Question 495840: if six times a number is increased by 15.35, the result is 12.5 less than the number. what is the number?
Answer by NirMath4U(7)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6X+15.35 = X-12.5
5X= -12.5-15.35
5X= -27.85
X=-5.57

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