Question

Six times a number increased by 13 is -161. What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 19

Step-by-step explanation:

x = the number

 

The words translate into algebra as

 

4x + 25 = 6x - 13

 

Solve for x.

 

25 + 13 = 6x - 4x

 

38 = 2x

 

x = 19