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Six less than a number is twice the sum of the number and 4 . Find the number.

Solution

S i x l ess t han a n u mb er i s tw i ce t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb er an d 4 . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 14

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 6 = 2 (x + 4)

Solve for

x, x - 6 = 2 (x + 4) : x = - 14

The number : - 14

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