SOLUTION: The difference of six times a number and 7 is -49.

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Question 983127: The difference of six times a number and 7 is -49.
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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From the given condition,  you have an equation

6x - 7 = -49,

where  x  is an unknown number.

6x = -49 + 7,

6x = - 42,

x = %28-42%29%2F6 = -7.

Answer.  x = -7.