SOLUTION: twice an unknown number less one and one-half times the same number equals two

SOLUTION: twice an unknown number less one and one-half times the same number equals two

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Question 995829: twice an unknown number less one and one-half times the same number equals two
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
twice an unknown number less one and one-half times the same number equals two
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Let the unknown number be "x"::
Equation:
2x - (3/2)x = 2
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(1/2)x = 2
x = 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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