Answer to Question #110490 in Algebra for Emma

Question #110490

Hilda adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by negative 2. The result is 6. Write an equation to find the number, x.
What is the number? Enter your answer in the box.

Expert's answer

We can write an expression in the following form:

"(x+5)\\cdot (-2)=6,"

"x+5=-3,"

"x=-8"

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