SOLUTION: Which number gives the same result when you subtract 6 as when you divide by 6?

SOLUTION: Which number gives the same result when you subtract 6 as when you divide by 6?

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Question 395098: Which number gives the same result when you subtract 6 as when you divide by 6?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n-6 = n/6
6n-36 = n
5n = 36
n = 7.2

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