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18 December, 03:55

Negative one times the sum of twice a number and 3 is equal to 2 times the

difference of - 4 times the number and 3. What is the number?

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  1. 18 December, 04:53
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    Lets just say the number is equal to x.

    -1 (2x+3) = 2 * (-4x-3)

    Distribute on both sides

    -2x-3=-8x-6

    Add 3 to both sides

    -2x=-8x-6

    Add 8x to boths sides

    6x=-6

    Divide Both Sides by - 1

    x=-1

    The numbers is - 1.
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