SOLUTION: the difference of a number and 8 is the same as 34 less the number. find the number

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Question 312347: the difference of a number and 8 is the same as 34 less the number. find the number
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let N be the number,
N-8=34-N
2N=42
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