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When twice a number is decreased by six​, the result is 46. What is the​ number?

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Whentwiceanumberisdecreasedbysix​,theresultis46.Whatisthe​number?

Solution

Thenumber:26
Solution steps
Represent the number with x
A.T.Q.:2x−6=46
Solve for x,2x−6=46:x=26
Thenumber:26

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