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Question 824123: if 6 times a number is decreased by 8 the result is 40 what is the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if 6 times a number is decreased by 8 the result is 40 what is the number
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6x - 8 = 40
6x = 48
x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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