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Popular Word Problems >

The difference of six and twice a number is 22

Solution

T h e d i ff ere n ce o f s i x an d tw i ce a n u mb er i s 22

Solution

The number : - 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 - 2 x = 22

Solve for

x, 6 - 2 x = 22 : x = - 8

The number : - 8

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