The translation of this problem depends on using the accepted order of operations, i.e. multiplicaton before addition.
2x - 8 = 3x + 1 (as opposed to 2(x - 8) = 3x +1
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Jonette L.
asked • 11/18/18Algebra math....
Twice a number less eight is equal to one more than three times the number
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Jonette L.
Thank you sir...11/18/18