Twice the difference of a number and four: 2(x - 4)
three times the sum of the number and 2: 3(x + 2)
2(x - 4) = 3(x + 2)
2x - 8 = 3x + 6
-14 = x
to confirm
2[(-14) -4] = 2(-18) =-36
3 [(-14) +2] = 3 (-12) = -36
Sandra K.
asked • 01/30/16Twice the difference of a number and 4 is equal to 3 times the sum of the number and 2. Find the number.
Twice the difference of a number and 4 is equal to 3 times the sum of the number and 2. Find the number.
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