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Twice the difference of a number and 8 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 7. Find the number. The number is

Twice the difference of a number and 8 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 7. Find the number. The number is
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Twice the difference of a number and 8 is equal to three times the sum of the number and 7. Find the number.

The number is

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User Douha
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Answer:

The number is -37.

Explanation:

2(x - 8) = 3(x + 7)

2x - 16 = 3x + 21

x = -37

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