SOLUTION: The sum of six times a number and ten is equal to the difference of the number and fifteen. Find the number.

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Question 220114: The sum of six times a number and ten is equal to the difference of the number and fifteen. Find the number.
Answer by susanaramya(12) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the number be x
6x+10=x-15
6x-x=-15-10
5x=-25
x=-5