SOLUTION: seven less than a twice a number is the same as one less than the number.find the number.

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Question 231912: seven less than a twice a number is the same as one less than the number.find the number.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2X-7=X-1
2X-X=-1+7
X=6 ANS.
PROOF:
2*6-7=6-1
12-7=5
5=5