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The product of 2 and a number is the same as 12 minus the number. Find the number.

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f 2 an d a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 12 min u s t h e n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x = 12 - x

Solve for

x, 2 x = 12 - x : x = 4

The number : 4

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