SOLUTION: 8 minus 2 times a number is equal to the number plus 17. whats the number?

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Question 269936: 8 minus 2 times a number is equal to the number plus 17. whats the number?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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8-2X=X+17
-2X-X=17-8
-3X=9X=9/-3
X=-3 ANS.
PROOF:
8-2*-3=-3+17
8+6=14
14=14