Question

Twice the sum of a number and 2 is equal to three times the difference of the number and 2

Answer 1

• 10

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Let the number be n.

Set up an equation per the problem:

• 2(n + 2) = 3(n - 2)

Distribute and solve for n:

• 2n + 4 = 3n - 6
• 3n - 2n = 4 + 6
• n = 10

The number is 10.