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8 less than the quotient of a number and 2 is 12.

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Solution

8lessthanthequotientofanumberand2is12.

Solution

Thenumber:40
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:2x​−8=12
Solve for x,2x​−8=12:x=40
Thenumber:40

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