SOLUTION: subtract six from twice a number and divided by two.the quotient is 20 .what is the number ?

Question 764192: subtract six from twice a number and divided by two.the quotient is 20 .what is the number ?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Cromlix:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
subtract six from twice a number and divided by two.the quotient is 20 .what is the number ?
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Equation:
(2x-6)/2 = 20
2x-6 = 40
2x = 46
x = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Carry out everything in reverse:-
Quotient * 2 = 40
40 /2 = 20
Add 6 = 26.
This is your number.
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