Solve for missing sides and angles of the triangle
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In order to solve this problem, we must solve an equation.
First, we need to define our unknown.
Let's call our number "n".
So, the sum of the number and 6 is the same as saying n+6
Then we need to multiply it by 2 (since it's twice the sum)
2(n+6)
This whole thing is equal to three times of the difference of the number and 8
n-8 is equal to the difference between the number and 8, then we need to multiply it by three.
3(n-8)
now, we set both sides equal and solve
The number is 36
n = 2
distribute and simplify left side of equation
50 - 10n - 1 = 29
49 - 10n = 29 ( subtract 49 from both sides )
- 10n = 29 - 49 = - 20
n = = 2