SOLUTION: The sum of a number and six is four less than six times the number. Find the number.
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Question 661106: The sum of a number and six is four less than six times the number. Find the number.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 6 = 6x - 4
x - x + 6 + 4 = 6x - x - 4 + 4
10 = 5x
x = 2
Proof
2+6=8
6(2) - 4 = 8
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