SOLUTION: six less than twice a number is the same as five times the number. find the number

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Question 421743: six less than twice a number is the same as five times the number. find the number
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-6=5x
-6=3x
-2=x

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