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12 June, 10:43

Six times a number is equal to 10 less than the sum of the number and 3. What is the number?

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  1. 12 June, 10:49
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    n = - 7/5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let n = number

    6n = (n+3) - 10

    Combine like terms

    6n = n-7

    Subtract n from each side

    6n-n=n-n-7

    5n = - 7

    Divide by 5 on each side

    5n/5 = - 7/5

    n = - 7/5
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