SOLUTION: twice a number equals 25 less triple the same number. find the number.

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Question 225220: twice a number equals 25 less triple the same number. find the number.
Answer by LtAurora(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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The relation is:
2x=3x-25
Move the 3x over:
-x=-25
Divide both sides by -1 to switch the signs:
x=25
~Fin~