Question

Six times a number subtracted from 40 gives – 8. Find the number

Answer 1

Let the required number be x.

Six times the number = 6x.

Given 40 – 6x = – 8

– 6x + 40 – 40 = – 8 – 40

– 6x = – 48

`(-6x)/(-6) = (-48)/(-6)`

x = 8

∴ The required number is 8.