SOLUTION: a number increased by 8 is equal to twice the number decreased by 1
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Question 848304: a number increased by 8 is equal to twice the number decreased by 1
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+8=2x-1
x=9
check
17=18-1
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