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If 2 is subtracted from seven times a certain number, the result is the same as if 38 is added to three times the number.If 2 is subtracted from seven times a certain number, the result is the same as if 38 is added to three times the number.

Solution

Solution

The number : 10

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Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

7 x - 2 = 3 x + 38

7 x - 2 = 3 x + 38

7 x - 2 = 3 x + 38, 7 x - 2 = 3 x + 38 : x = 10

The number : 10

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