jojo107 jojo107
  • 15-02-2016
  • Mathematics
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Twice the difference of a number and 8 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 3. Find the number

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sdjay sdjay
  • 10-09-2018

2(x-8)=3(x+3)

2x-16 = 3x+9

2x-2x-16= 3x-2x+9

-16-9=x+9-9

-25=x

Turn around the result x=-25

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