Write an equation to represent the relation. Then solve the equation. A number decreased by 30 is the same as 14 minus 3 times the number

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Aldo Reese

11 April, 23:39

Write an equation to represent the relation. Then solve the equation. A number decreased by 30 is the same as 14 minus 3 times the number

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Vaughn Wilkinson · Answer 1

x-30 = 14-3x

subtract 1 x from each side

-30 = 14-2x

subtract 14 from each side

-44 = 2x

x=-44/2 = - 22

x=-22

check:-22-30 = - 52

14-3 (-22) = 14-66 = - 52

both equations equal

X = - 22

Hillary Dickson · Answer 2

Hillary Dickson 12 April, 00:53

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Both equations would equal - 22