SOLUTION: twelve less than a number is the same as 6, decreased by 8 times the number. find the number

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Question 1093967: twelve less than a number is the same as 6, decreased by 8 times the number. find the number
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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n, the number wanted

n-12=6-8n