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The sum of eight times a number and two is equal to seven times the number.

Solution

T h e s u m o f e i g h t t im es a ​ n u mb er an d tw o i s e q u a l t o se v e n t im es t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 2

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

8 x + 2 = 7 x

Solve for

x, 8 x + 2 = 7 x : x = - 2

The number : - 2

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