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The difference of a number and 8 is the same as 34 less the number. find the number.

The difference of a number and 8 is the same as 34 less the number. find the number.
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The difference of a number and 8 is the same as 34 less the number. find the number.

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Let the number be x.

8 - x = x -34

2x = 8 + 34

2x = 42

x = 21

Answer: The number is 21.
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