SOLUTION: I think of a number subtract 6 multiply by 2 the anwser is 5 times the number

SOLUTION: I think of a number subtract 6 multiply by 2 the anwser is 5 times the number

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Question 1022488: I think of a number subtract 6 multiply by 2 the anwser is 5 times the number
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
I think of a number subtract 6 multiply
by 2 the answer is 5 times the number.
Make number = x
(x - 6)2 = 5x
2x - 12 = 5x
Collect like terms
2x - 5x = 12
-3x = 12
x = 12/-3
x = -4
The number is -4
Hope this helps :-)
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