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Popular Word Problems >

A certain number increased by six is equal to twice the same number decreased by four. What is the number?

Solution

A cer t ain n u mb er in cre a se d b y s i x i s e q u a l t o tw i ce t h e s am e n u mb er d ecre a se d b y f o u r . Wha t i s t h e n u mb er ?

Solution

The number : 10

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 6 = 2 x - 4

Solve for

x, x + 6 = 2 x - 4 : x = 10

The number : 10

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