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Popular Word Problems >

twelve less than a number is the same as 6 decreased by 8 times the number

Solution

tw e l v e l ess t han a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 6 d ecre a se d b y 8 t im es t h e n u mb er

Solution

The number : 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x - 12 = 6 - 8 x

Solve for

x, x - 12 = 6 - 8 x : x = 2

The number : 2

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