Question 814694
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Hi,
find a number that is twice as far from 40 as it is from 73
 40___________________x_____________73
Question states***
 (x-40) = 2(73-x)
   3x = 186
    x =  62
CHECKING our Answer***
(62 -40) = 22 = 2(73-62)

 40___________________62___________73