if a number is multiplied by 6 and 8 is subtracted from the product then the result will be 46. find the number
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Answered by
1
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x
represent this mystery number. First we multiply it by
6
, than subtract
8
, so this can be modeled by the expression
6
x
−
8
. We know that this number is equal to
34
, so we can rewrite this relationship as an equation:
6
x
−
8
=
34
Add
8
to both sides:
6
x
−
8
+
8
=
34
+
8
Combine like terms:
6
x
=
42
Divide each side by
6
:
6
x
6
=
42
6
Simplify:
x
=
7
Answered by
1
Answer:
9
Step-by-step explanation:
let the unknown number is
x
so
according to the data given
6x-8=46
6x=46+8
6x=54
x=54/6
x=9
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