Question

12) A number decreased by 54 is 6 less than 5 times the number. Find the number.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

n=-12

Explanation:

Write an equation

Let n represent the number

n-54=5n-6

Subtract n on both sides

-54=4n-6

Add 6 on both sides

-48=4n

Divide by 4 on both sides

-12=n

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