SOLUTION: Eight times a number plus 6 less than twice the number is 34

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Question 158030: Eight times a number plus 6 less than twice the number is 34
Answer by integral13(8) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve this equation:
8 times a number plus 6 less than twice the number is 34.
8x+6-2x=34
Subtract 8x and 2x and you get 6x.
6x+6=34
Subtract 6 from BOTH SIDES, leaving you with 34-6=28
The equation...
6x=28
Divide six on BOTH SIDES
28/6= 14/3 OR 4.666666
x=4.666666 or 14/3
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Integral 13