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Twice the difference between a number, x, and forty is three times the number.

Solution

Tw i ce t h e d i ff ere n ce b e tw ee n a n u mb er, x, an d f or t y i s t h ree t im es t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 80

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 (x - 40) = 3 x

Solve for

x, 2 (x - 40) = 3 x : x = - 80

The number : - 80

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