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the difference between a number and fourteen is equal to the product of the number and eight

Solution

t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n a n u mb er an d f o u r t ee n i s e q u a l t o t h e p ro d u c t o f t h e n u mb er an d e i g h t

Solution

The number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 14 = x \cdot 8

Solve for

x, x - 14 = x \cdot 8 : x = - 2

The number : - 2

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