SOLUTION: the result of adding 90 to a number is the same as multiplying that number by 6.find the number?

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Question 766273: the result of adding 90 to a number is the same as multiplying that number by 6.find the number?
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Q:
The result of adding 90 to a number is the same as multiplying that number by 6. Find the number.
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A:
Let x be the number.
90 + x = 6x
90 = 5x
x = 90/5
x = highlight%2818%29
ANSWER: highlight%2818%29