Question

. 6 less than 4 times a number is –18. The number is *​

Answer 1

Answer:

6 less than 4 times a number would be: 4x-6

Is the same as: =

7 times the number: 7x

Putting this together we have

4x-6 = 7x

subtract 4x from both sides

-6 = 3x

divide both sides by 3

-6/3 = x

x = -2

Answer 2

Answer:

-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

4 times a number means 4 multiplied with x.

That is equal to 4x.

6 less than 4x means 4x-6.

This value is equal to - 18.

So, 4x-6= - 18

4x= - 18+6

4x= - 12

x= - 12/4

x= - 3