SOLUTION: Twelve less than twice a number is equal to six subtracted from quadruple the number. Find the number.

SOLUTION: Twelve less than twice a number is equal to six subtracted from quadruple the number. Find the number.

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Question 525381: Twelve less than twice a number is equal to six subtracted from quadruple the number. Find the number.
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-12 = 4x-6
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-2x = 6
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x = -3
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2x-12 = 2(-3)-12 = -18
4x-6 = 4(-3)-6 = =18
Correct.
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Answer: x = -3.
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Done.
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