SOLUTION: How do I solve this problem? Three times the opposite of a number is increased by 16, and this result is 26 greater than the number. Find the number.

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Question 250001: How do I solve this problem?
Three times the opposite of a number is increased by 16, and this result is 26 greater than the number. Find the number.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First you have to know what the opposite of a number is.
find it in your book and get back to me or repost

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