SOLUTION: twice the difference of a number and 5 is equal to three times the sum of a number and 8
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Question 871621: twice the difference of a number and 5 is equal to three times the sum of a number and 8
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
twice the difference of a number and 5 is equal to three times the sum of a number and 8
Equation:
2(x-5) = 3(x + 8)
2x-10 = 3x+24
x = -34
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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