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Four times the sum of some number and 2 is equal to 8 times the number minus 24.

Solution

F o u r t im es t h e s u m o f so m e n u mb er an d 2 i s e q u a l t o 8 t im es t h e n u mb er min u s 24.

Solution

The number : 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

4 (x + 2) = 8 x - 24

Solve for

x, 4 (x + 2) = 8 x - 24 : x = 8

The number : 8

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