SOLUTION: Six less than twice a number is ten more than the ratio of the number to two. What is the number?

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Question 1198191: Six less than twice a number is ten more than the ratio of the number to two. What is the number?
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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    (2x-6) = x%2F2 + 10.


Now solve, first multiplying by 2

    4x - 12 = x + 20

    4x - x  = 20 + 12

      3x    =   32

       x    =   32%2F3 = 102%2F3.    ANSWER

Solved.