Question

Six times the sum of a number and eight is 30. Find the number

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

to the following equation:

6(x + 8) = 30

Now, we need to solve this equation for x. First, distribute the 6 on the left side of the equation:

6x + 48 = 30

Next, isolate the variable x by subtracting 48 from both sides of the equation:

6x = 30 - 48

6x = -18

Finally, divide both sides by 6 to solve for x:

x = -18 / 6

x = -3

So, the number is -3.