SOLUTION: When a number is subtWhen a number is decresed by 3 and the reult is doubled the answer is equal to the original number. Find the number.

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Question 37120: When a number is subtWhen a number is decresed by 3 and the reult is doubled the answer is equal to the original number. Find the number.
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Let the number be x
The number is decreased by 3 i.e., x-3
and doubled i.e., 2(x-3)

2(x-3) = x
2x - 6 = x
2x -6 - x =0
x - 6 = 0
x = 6