SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: Twice a number equals 25 less triple that same number. Find the number.

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Question 660914: Please help me solve this problem: Twice a number equals 25 less triple that same number. Find the number.
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2x = 3x-25
-x=-25
x=25
Proof
25*2=50
25*3=75 - 25 = 50