Three more than six times a number equals - 5. what is the number?

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Camryn Benton

Mathematics

1 July, 18:26

Three more than six times a number equals - 5. what is the number?

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Mugsy · Answer 1

-4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

first we can name this number x

so then our equation would be

3+6x=-5

then subtract 3 from both sides

6x=-8

divide both sides 6

x=-8/6

simplify

x=-4/3

Desmond Lewis · Answer 2

The answer is negative four over 3 (-4/3)