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2 April, 22:27

8 times the difference between a number and 6 is equal to 4 times the number.

What is the number

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  1. 3 April, 00:49
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    8 (x - 6) = 4x

    Distribute.

    8x - 48 = 4x

    Subtract 8x from both sides.

    8x - 8x - 48 = 4x - 8x

    Now you have ...

    -48 = - 4x

    Divide - 4 by both sides.

    -48/-4 = - 4x/-4

    12 = x

    The number is 12.
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