Seven times a number minus the number is -48. Find the number.

The given question is based on linear equations in one variable.

Answer: The required number is -8, which satisfies the condition: seven times a number minus the number is -48.

Let's interpret the given information mathematically and solve the equation.

Explanation:

Let the required number be "a".

Given that, seven times a number minus the number is -48

7 × a - a = -48

7a - a = -48

6a = -48

a = (- 48) / 6

a = -8

Thus, -8 is the number that satisfies the given condition.