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  • 07-03-2017
  • Mathematics
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Six times the sum of a number and negative four is twelve. Find the number. Round your answer to the nearest integer, if necessary.

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baabaagreysheep
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  • 07-03-2017
If we call the number x, we can write an equation to solve:

6(x - 4) = 12
6 × x = 6x
6 × -4 = -24

So you get 6x - 24 = 12

6x - 24 = 12
+ 24
6x = 12
÷ 6
x = 2

And your final answer is 2, I hope this helps!
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