SOLUTION: the sum of thrice a number and two equals 6 less than four times the number. find the number. Did you know the solution and the answer. thank you

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Question 705700: the sum of thrice a number and two equals 6 less than four times the number. find the number. Did you know the solution and the answer. thank you
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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n is the number.
3n+2=-6+4n
Find n.

I did not know the specific solution nor the answer. Translation into an equation was necessary using the problem description. The rest of the solution from the equation will be uncomplicated.

3n+2-3n=-6+4n-3n
2=-6+n
2+6=-6+n+6
8=n, the answer