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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1 answer:
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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