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Ten less than twice a number is the same as 7 times the number. Find the numb

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Solution

Tenlessthantwiceanumberisthesameas7timesthenumber.Findthenumb

Solution

Thenumber:−2
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:2x−10=7x
Solve for x,2x−10=7x:x=−2
Thenumber:−2

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