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  • 10-10-2019
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Twice a number decreased by 8 is 2 less than half the number. What is the number?

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SuperCatLover2000
SuperCatLover2000 SuperCatLover2000
  • 10-10-2019

Answer:

18

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 8 = x + 10

- x       - x

x - 8 = 10

 + 8   + 8

x = 18

 

 

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xpineappleslusheex
xpineappleslusheex xpineappleslusheex
  • 10-10-2019

Answer:

18

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