SOLUTION: Eight tenths less than 6 times a certain number is equal to 0.4. What is the number? thanks to u if u help me

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Question 948632: Eight tenths less than 6 times a certain number is equal to 0.4. What is the number? thanks to u if u help me
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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X=a certain number
0.4=6X-0.8 Add 0.8 to each side.
1.2=6X Divide each side by 6.
0.2=X ANSWER: The certain number is 0.2