SOLUTION: six times the sum of a number and -4 is 30. find the number

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Question 1143403: six times the sum of a number
and -4 is 30. find the number

Answer by ikleyn(52866) About Me  (Show Source):
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6(x + (-4)) = 30


6x - 24 = 30


6x = 30 + 24


6x = 54


x = 54%2F6 = 9.     ANSWER