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Danny B.

asked • 02/23/16

Twice a number, decreased by 6 is 26

Twice a number, decreased by 6 is 26

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Frances G. answered • 02/23/16

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Twice 16 is 32 and 32 minus 6 equals 26. The answer is 16. I solved it by first adding 6 to 26 and then dividing the result (32) by 2.

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Morgan C. answered • 02/23/16

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Let the number = x

Twice means to multiply by 2

2x

Decreased by means to subtract that number

2x - 6

Is means equals

2x - 6 = 26

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