SOLUTION: If the sum of eight is doubled,the result is six less than the number. Find the number.

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Question 649660: If the sum of eight is doubled,the result is six less than the number. Find the number.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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8 doubled is 16.
16 is 6 less than n
so 16 = n-6
16 + 6 = n
n = 22
The number is highlight%2822%29.
Hopes this helps!
-Devin
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