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6 and a number is equal to 2 times the difference of the number and 8.

Solution

6 an d a n u mb er i s e q u a l t o 2 t im es t h e d i ff ere n ce o f t h e n u mb er an d 8.

Solution

The number : - 4

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 x = 2 (x - 8)

Solve for

x, 6 x = 2 (x - 8) : x = - 4

The number : - 4

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