SOLUTION: Six less than a number plus twice the number is negative three. Find the number

SOLUTION: Six less than a number plus twice the number is negative three. Find the number

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Question 378421: Six less than a number plus twice the number is negative three. Find the number
Answer by sophxmai(62) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Six less than a number plus twice the number is negative three
Translates to
x-6+2x=-3

Now solve for x.
x-6+2x=-3
3x-6=-3
3x=-3+6
3x=3
x=1
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