Question

Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is -8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ---> the number

we know that

The algebraic expression is equal to

$7x-x=-48$

Solve for x

$6x=-48$

divide by 6 both sides

$x=-48/6=-8$

Answer 2

-8 y e s -8 is the answer doods