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

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Question 629097: the difference of a number and 8 is the same as 34 less the number. find the number.
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Let the number be x
x - 8 = 34 - x
2x = 34 + 8
x = 21