SOLUTION: Thrice the number increased by 6 is 8 less the number. What is the number?

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Question 924489: Thrice the number increased by 6 is 8 less the number. What is the number?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: "Thrice the number increased by 6 is 8 less the number" translates to 3x%2B6=x-8