SOLUTION: a number plus itself, plus twice itself, plus 4 times itself, is equal to -42. what is the number?
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Question 652769: a number plus itself, plus twice itself, plus 4 times itself, is equal to -42. what is the number?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2x+4x=-42
8x=-42
x=-42/8
x=-5.25
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