SOLUTION: What is the algebraic expression or variable for: Nine times the quantity six less than a number is fifty. I think it is 9x-6 Thank you.

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Question 326950: What is the algebraic expression or variable for:
Nine times the quantity six less than a number is fifty.
I think it is 9x-6
Thank you.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let (x - 6) = the quantity
9(x - 6) = 50