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If the product of a number and negative −8 is subtracted from the​ number, the result is 7 more than the number. find the number.

If the product of a number and negative −8 is subtracted from the​ number, the result is 7 more than the number. find the number.
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If the product of a number and negative −8 is subtracted from the​ number, the result is 7 more than the number. find the number.

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Let the number be x.

Given,

x - (-8x) = x + 7

x + 8x = x + 7

8x = 7

x =
(7)/(8) = 0.875
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