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3 times the number which is x less than two is eight.
how would you write this as an algebraic equation. Thank you.
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Question 658308: Question:
3 times the number which is x less than two is eight.
how would you write this as an algebraic equation. Thank you. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3 times the number which is x less than two is eight.
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Equation:
3(2-x) = 8
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6 - 3x = 8
3x = -2
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x = -2/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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