SOLUTION: Three times a number,minus 6, is equal to two times a number, plus 8. Find the number.

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Question 233916: Three times a number,minus 6, is equal to two times a number, plus 8. Find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x-6=2x+8
x=14
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3(14)-6=2(14)+8

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