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Popular Word Problems >

Eight less than a certain number is 2 more than three times the number.

Solution

E i g h t l ess t han a cer t ain n u mb er i s 2 m ore t han t h ree t im es t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 8 = 2 + 3 x

Solve for

x, x - 8 = 2 + 3 x : x = - 5

The number : - 5

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