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Popular Word Problems >

the difference between a number and 14 is equal to the product of the number and 8

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n a n u mb er an d 14 i s e q u a l t o t h e p ro d u c t o f t h e n u mb er an d 8

Solution

The number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 14 = x \cdot 8

Solve for

x, x - 14 = x \cdot 8 : x = - 2

The number : - 2

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