If 5 is added to twice a number and this sum is multiplied by 6, the result is the same as if the number is multiplied by -16 and 2 is added to the product.

Question

What is the final number?

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Answer 1

Let x = the number

 

Then 6[5+2x] = -16x + 2

 

          30 + 12x = -16x + 2

 

                   28x = -28

 

                       x = -1

Answer 2

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