SOLUTION: Two less than 6 times Harriet's age is the same as 10 more than twice her age.
Find her age.
I have no idea where to start.
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Question 92909: Two less than 6 times Harriet's age is the same as 10 more than twice her age.
Find her age.
I have no idea where to start.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let h=Harriet's age
"Two less than 6 times Harriet's age" ... 6h-2
"is the same as" ... =
"10 more than twice her age" ... 2h+10
6h-2=2h+10 ... 4h=12 ... h=3
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