SOLUTION: Twice a number is decreased by 9, then multiplied by 4. The result is 8 less than 10 times the number. What is the number?

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Question 488063: Twice a number is decreased by 9, then multiplied by 4. The result is 8 less than 10 times the number. What is the number?
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(2x - 9)= 10x - 8
8x - 36 = 10x - 8
10x - 8x = -36 + 8
2x = -28
x = -14
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