SOLUTION: Thomas is thinking of a number. If 8 is added to his number and 6 is subtracted from that sum, the result is 12. what is the number?

SOLUTION: Thomas is thinking of a number. If 8 is added to his number and 6 is subtracted from that sum, the result is 12. what is the number?

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Question 807183: Thomas is thinking of a number. If 8 is added to his number and 6 is subtracted from that sum, the result is 12. what is the number?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+8-6=12
x=10
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