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  • 16-11-2017
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twice the difference between a number and 10 is equal to 6 times the number plus 14. what is the number?

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altavistard
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  • 16-11-2017
Let the number be n.  Then 2(n-10) = 6n + 14.

Multiplying out the left side, 2n - 20 = 6n + 14.  Thus, -34=4n, and n = -17/2.
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