SOLUTION: Eight less than twice a number is the same as six times the number. find the number. I need to know how to set up, and work this problem. Please help.

SOLUTION: Eight less than twice a number is the same as six times the number. find the number. I need to know how to set up, and work this problem. Please help.

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Question 959211: Eight less than twice a number is the same as six times the number. find the number.
I need to know how to set up, and work this problem. Please help.
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=the number
2x-8=6x Subtract 2x from each side.
-8=4x Divide each side by 4.
-2=x ANSWER: The number is -2
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