SOLUTION: The sum of 2 more than 6 times a number and 7 times that number is that number decreased by 39.
I know that the first part is (2+6x) but my sticking point is it says 7 times TH
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I know that the first part is (2+6x) but my sticking point is it says 7 times TH
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Question 741574: The sum of 2 more than 6 times a number and 7 times that number is that number decreased by 39.
I know that the first part is (2+6x) but my sticking point is it says 7 times THAT number.
any help given will be greatly appreciated
Thank you Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of 2 more than 6 times a number and 7 times that number is that number decreased by 39.
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6x+2 + 7x = x - 39
13x + 2 = x - 39
12x = 37
x = 37/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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