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Six times a number decreased by 19 equals 2 times a number plus 17.

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Solution

Sixtimesanumberdecreasedby19equals2timesanumberplus17.

Solution

Thenumber:9
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:6x−19=2x+17
Solve for x,6x−19=2x+17:x=9
Thenumber:9

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