Six times a number decreased by ten is eight. Find the number.
Responses
A 22
B 33
C 44
D 55
Let's represent the number as x.
According to the given information, the equation can be written as:
6x - 10 = 8
Adding 10 to both sides of the equation:
6x - 10 + 10 = 8 + 10
6x = 18
Dividing both sides of the equation by 6:
6x/6 = 18/6
x = 3
Therefore, the number is 3.
Correct answer: none of the options provided