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The product of 6 and a number is the same as 32 less twice that same number.

Solution

T h e p ro d u c t o f 6 an d a n u mb er i s t h e s am e a s 32 l ess tw i ce t ha t s am e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : - 8

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

6 x = 2 x - 32

Solve for

x, 6 x = 2 x - 32 : x = - 8

The number : - 8

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