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Twice the difference of a number and three is equal to eight

Solution

Tw i ce t h e d i ff ere n ce o f a n u mb er an d t h ree i s e q u a l t o e i g h t

Solution

The number : 7

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 (x - 3) = 8

Solve for

x, 2 (x - 3) = 8 : x = 7

The number : 7

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