the difference of a number and 6 is the same as 5 times the sum of the number and 2. what is the number
The answer is -2.
I will try a step-by-step solution. If the number is n, the equation is
n-6=5(n+2)
n-6=5n+10
-6=4n+10
-16=4n
n=-4
Check:
-4-6=-10
5(-4+2)=-10
Therefore, -4 is the correct solution.
