Question

Thirty-five more than .8 times a number is the same as 43 less than the product of -7 and the number

Answer 1

0.8x + 35 = -7x - 43

The number is -10.

Explanation:

Let x = the number.

0.8x + 35 = -7x - 43

7.8x = -78

x = -10