SOLUTION: twice a number decreased by 8 is equal to the number increased by 10. find the number.
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Question 196314: twice a number decreased by 8 is equal to the number increased by 10. find the number.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let the number be x
:
2x-8=x+10
:
x=18
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