Respuesta :

calculista

Answer:

The number is -8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x ---> the number

we know that

The algebraic expression is equal to

[tex]7x-x=-48[/tex]

Solve for x

[tex]6x=-48[/tex]

divide by 6 both sides

[tex]x=-48/6=-8[/tex]

-8 y e s -8 is the answer doods