SOLUTION: Five times the sum of a number and –1 is the same as 6 times the number. Find the number. Thank you!!

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Question 106513: Five times the sum of a number and –1 is the same as 6 times the number. Find the number.
Thank you!!

Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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Five times the sum of a number and –1
5%28x%2B%28-1%29%29

SIX TIMES A NUMBER
6x

Thus,
5%28x%2B%28-1%29%29=6x
5%28x-1%29=6x
5x-5%2A1=6x
5x-5=6x
6x=5x-5
6x-5x=5x-5x-5
x=0-5
x=-5

therefore, your no. is -5!

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