SOLUTION: 8 more than three times a number is equal to 6 less than the number. Find the number.

Question 1042533: 8 more than three times a number is equal to 6 less than the number. Find the number.
Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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8 more than three times a number is equal to 6 less than the number. Find the number.
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"8 more than three times a number" is 3x + 8.

"6 less than the number" is x - 6.

The equation is

3x + 8 = x - 6.

Can you solve it?

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