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the difference between 6 and 2 times a number is 16

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Solution

thedifferencebetween6and2timesanumberis16

Solution

Thenumber:−5
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:6−2x=16
Solve for x,6−2x=16:x=−5
Thenumber:−5

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