SOLUTION: Twice the difference between a number and 25 is 3 times the number.

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Question 607991: Twice the difference between a number and 25 is 3 times the number.
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Hi 

Let n representthe number

Question states***

 2(25-n)= 3n

  50-2n = 3n

    50 = 5n

    10 = n

CHECKING our Answer***

 2· 15 = 3· 10