SOLUTION: Six times a number increased by 17 is -121. Can you please assist.

Question 20085: Six times a number increased by 17 is -121. Can you please assist.
Answer by pwac(253) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
choose x to represent number
multiply this by 6 to give 6x
then add 17 toget
6x+17=-121 subtract 17 from both sides
6x=-138 divide both sides by 6
x=-23 this is number you want
Pete
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