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22 December, 18:01

Eight minus two times a number is equal to the number plus 17. Find the number.

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  1. 22 December, 18:33
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    Turn it into an algebraic equation.

    2x-8=x+7

    Combine like terms.

    x=15

    The number is 15.
  2. 22 December, 20:23
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    the answer is 8-2n=n+17 n=-3
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