SOLUTION: The sum of 3 times a number and 2 is the same as the difference of the number and 4. Find the number

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Question 648555: The sum of 3 times a number and 2 is the same as the difference of the number and 4. Find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of 3 times a number and 2 is the same as the difference of the number and 4. Find the number
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Equation:
3x+2 = x-4
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2x = -6
x = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.