Question 853188: Six times the difference of 5 and a number amounts to 42
Answer by JulietG(1812)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Here's what we know from the question:
6*(A-5) = 42
Distribute
6A - 30 = 42
Add 30 to each side
6A = 72
Divide each side by 6
A = 12
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Of course, since we're not told whether the number is the smaller or larger, it could be this, as well:
6*(5-A) = 42
Distribute
30-6A = 42
Subtract 30 from each side
-6A = 12
Divide each side by -6
A = -2
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