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29 November, 05:00

Write an equation to solve the following. Show all your work, including the steps for solving the equation and checking your answer.

-4 times a number plus 16 is - 116. Find the number. Answer:

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  1. 29 November, 05:07
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    Equation

    -4x + 16 = - 116

    solve for x

    -4x + 16 = - 116

    subtract 16 to both sides

    -4x + 16 - 16 = - 116 - 16

    simplify

    -4x = - 132

    divide - 4 to both sides

    -4x/-4 = - 132/-4

    simplify

    x = 33

    answer: the number is 33
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