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three times a number, minus 6, is equal to two times the number, plus 8

Solution

t h ree t im es a n u mb er, min u s 6, i s e q u a l t o tw o t im es t h e n u mb er, pl u s 8

Solution

The number : 14

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

3 x - 6 = 2 x + 8

Solve for

x, 3 x - 6 = 2 x + 8 : x = 14

The number : 14

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