Five Times the Difference of a Number and Six Is

question 185

Multiple Choice

Five times the difference of a number and six is negative twenty. Find the number.

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Definitions:

Catastrophizes

Catastrophizes refers to the tendency to overestimate the potential negative outcomes of a situation or event.

Irrational Process

Mental activities beyond logical reasoning, often influenced by emotions or subconscious thoughts.

Activating Event

In cognitive-behavioral therapy, an external situation or internal mental event that triggers a chain of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.