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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-10-27

The difference of six times a number and seven results in 35.

Identify the steps necessary to solve the equation.

A. Add 7, and then divide by 6.
B. Divide by 6, and then add 7.
C. Subtract 7, and then divide by 6.
D. Divide by 6, and then subtract 7.

Which one is the answer?

Asked by allykat99

Answer (3)

6x - 7 = 35 6x = 35 + 7 * (add 7 and then divide by 6)*
6x = 42 x = 42/6 x = 7

Answered by eah | 2024-06-10

Add 7, and then divided by 6 ;

Answered by lublana | 2024-06-24

To solve the equation, first add 7 to both sides, then divide by 6. This results in finding the value of the number, which is 7. Therefore, the correct option is A.
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Answered by lublana | 2024-09-24