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3 September, 01:23

when a number is subtracted from 6, the result is two times five less than the number. find the number?

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  1. 3 September, 02:07
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    16/3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let that number be n

    6 - n = 2 (n - 5)

    6 - n = 2n - 10

    16 = 3n

    n = 16/3
  2. 3 September, 03:32
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    let number=x

    According to given condition

    6-x=x-2 (5)

    6-x=x-10

    6+10=x+x

    16=2x

    16/2=x

    8=x
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