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Irina18 [472]
3 years ago
10

Two less than three times a number is the same as six more than twice the number. Write an equation and solve to find the number

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Mathematics
1 answer:
lapo4ka [179]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be represented by x.

Two less than three times a number is the same as six more than twice the number. This will be:

(3 × x) - 2 = (2 × x) + 6

3x - 2 = 2x + 6

Collect like terms.

3x - 2x = 6 + 2

x = 8.

The number is 8

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