SOLUTION: the sum of 3 times a number and 2 is the same as the difference of the number and 4. find the number
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Question 942522: the sum of 3 times a number and 2 is the same as the difference of the number and 4. find the number
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3X+2=X-4 subtract X from each side
3X-X+2=X-4-X
2X+2=-4 subtract 2 from each side
2X+2-2=-4-2
2X=-6 divide by 2
2X/2=-6/2
X=-3
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