SOLUTION: Two less than 6 times Harriet's age is the same as 10 more than twice her age. Find her age. I have no idea where to start.

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Question 92909: Two less than 6 times Harriet's age is the same as 10 more than twice her age.
Find her age.

I have no idea where to start.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let h=Harriet's age

"Two less than 6 times Harriet's age" ... 6h-2

"is the same as" ... =

"10 more than twice her age" ... 2h+10

6h-2=2h+10 ... 4h=12 ... h=3