SOLUTION: if the sum of a number and 6 is multiplied by 5, the resuit is same as 9 times the number decreased by 2

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Question 507703: if the sum of a number and 6 is multiplied by 5, the resuit is same as 9 times the number decreased by 2
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The sum of a number +6
x +6
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Multiplied by 5
5x + 30
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Equals 9 times the number minus 2.
9(x-2)
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5x +30 = 9x -18
.
-4x = -48
.
x = 12
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check the answer.
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5(12+6) = 90
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9(12-2) = 90
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correct.
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Answer: The number is 12.
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Done.