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(52790)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

From the given condition,  you have an equation

6x - 7 = -49,

where  x  is an unknown number.

6x = -49 + 7,

6x = - 42,

x = = -7.

Answer.  x = -7.


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