Question

Peter says If you subtract 18 from my number and multiply the difference by ​-6 , the result is -126​." What is Peter​'s ​number?

Answer 1

Answer: Peters # is 39

Explanation

Let x= peters number

Subtract 18 from #: x-18
Multiply the difference by -6: -6(x-18)
Results is: -126
—-> -6(x-18) =-126

Then solve for x.

Distribution: -6x + 108 = -126

Subtract-126 on both sides: -6x = -234

Divide-6: x= 39