Question 1057005
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6 is taken from a number x and the answer is doubled. The same result is found if the number x is divided by 2. Find x.
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2*(x - 6) = {{{x/2}}}.  ----->

4*(x-6) = x,

4x - 24 = x,

4x - x = 24,

3x = 24,

x = 8.
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