SOLUTION: the sum of a number and 2 is 6 less than twice that number. i have no idea how to put that into an equation.

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Question 758841: the sum of a number and 2 is 6 less than twice that number.
i have no idea how to put that into an equation.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n = a number

n%2B2, the sum of the number and 2
2n-6, six less than twice the number

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