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If six is added to twice a number and the sum is multiplied by six the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by five and eight is added to the product what is the number

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Answer:

-28

Step-by-step explanation:

represent the number by x

then derive an equation for the question like below;

6(x + 6) = 5x + 8

6x + 36 = 5x + 8

then, collect like terms.

6x - 5x = 8 - 36

x = -28