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Write the following as an equation, then solve.

Three times a number, minus 6, is equal to two times the number, plus 8. Find the number.

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User Mtveezy
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Answer:

14

Explanation:

3 times x -6 = 2 times x +8

3x - 6 = 2x +8

3x-2x = 8+6

x = 14

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