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Six less than two times a number is the same as six more than three times a number.

Solution

S i x l ess t han tw o t im es a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s s i x m ore t han t h ree t im es a n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 12

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 6 = 6 + 3 x

Solve for

x, 2 x - 6 = 6 + 3 x : x = - 12

The number : - 12

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