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The sum of twice a number and 14 less than the number is the same as the difference between-30

Solution

T h e s u m o f tw i ce a n u mb er an d 14 l ess t han t h e n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n - 30

Solution

The number : \frac{14}{33}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x + x - 14 = x (- 30)

Solve for

x, 2 x + x - 14 = x (- 30) : x = \frac{14}{33}

The number : \frac{14}{33}

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