SOLUTION: A number when divided by 6 is diminished by 40. Find the number.

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Question 756895: A number when divided by 6 is diminished by 40. Find the number.
Answer by KMST(5328) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%2F6=x-40 ---> x=%28x-40%296 ---> x=6x-240 ---> x-6x=-240 ---> -5x=-240 ---> x=%28-240%29%2F%28-5%29 --> highlight%28x=48%29