Question
When six times a number is decreased by 2, the result is 46. What is the number?
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Let's denote the unknown number as \( x \). According to the problem, we can set up the following equation based on the information given:
\[
6x - 2 = 46
\]
To find \( x \), we'll first add 2 to both sides of the equation:
\[
6x - 2 + 2 = 46 + 2
\]
\[
6x = 48
\]
Next, we divide both sides by 6 to isolate \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{48}{6}
\]
\[
x = 8
\]
So, the number is \( \boxed{8} \).
\[
6x - 2 = 46
\]
To find \( x \), we'll first add 2 to both sides of the equation:
\[
6x - 2 + 2 = 46 + 2
\]
\[
6x = 48
\]
Next, we divide both sides by 6 to isolate \( x \):
\[
x = \frac{48}{6}
\]
\[
x = 8
\]
So, the number is \( \boxed{8} \).