Question

Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number.

the number is -8
the number is 8
the number is 6

Answer 1

Remark
Set up the equation from the word problem.

Equation
7*x - x = -48  Combine like terms 
6x = - 48 Divide by 6
x = - 48 / 6
x = - 8 <<<<<  Answer

Answer 2

the answer youre looking for is -8!