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The difference of a number and 20 is equal to the product of the same number and 6 increased by 15.

n - 20 = 6n + 15

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Answer:  The number, x, is -7

Step-by-step explanation:

"The difference of a number and 20"  = x - 20

"is equal to the product of the same number and 6" = 6y

"increased by 15." = + 16

Now put these together:

(x - 20) = 6x + 15

Solve:

-5x = 35

x = -7

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Check:

(-7 - 20) = 6(-7) + 15

-27 = -42 + 15

-27 = -27  Correct

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