Patrick B. answered • 01/06/19
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2(x+10) = 3(x-4)
2x + 20 = 3x - 12
20 = x - 12
x = 32
Bob S.
asked • 01/06/19Twice the sum of a number and 10 is three times the difference of the same number and 4. What is the number?
Can someone please break this problem down and explain the solution in detail?
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Bob S.
Thanks any tips for facing word problems like this? How did you know to minus the 4 and add the ten?01/07/19