SOLUTION: six less than twice a number is 16.

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Question 153253: six less than twice a number is 16.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be the number
So, 2x-6=16
2x=6%2B16
2x=22 --------------> cross%282%29%2Ax=cross%2822%2911%2Fcross%282%29
x=11
To check:
*Twice the number: 2*11=22
*Less six equals 16: 22-6=16
Thank you,
Jojo