SOLUTION: six less than twice a number is 14. What is the number?

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Question 767656: six less than twice a number is 14. What is the number?
Found 2 solutions by anukamal, Cromlix:
Answer by anukamal(7) About Me  (Show Source):
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Suppose the number is x
the Equation 2x-6=14
2x=14+6
2x=20
x=10

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number = x
2x - 6 = 14
2x = 14 + 6
2x = 20
x = 10
The number is 10.
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