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Seven less than twice a number is the same as one less than the number.Find the number.

Solution

S e v e n l ess t han tw i ce a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s o n e l ess t han t h e n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 6

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 x - 7 = x - 1

Solve for

x, 2 x - 7 = x - 1 : x = 6

The number : 6

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