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  • 20-08-2022
  • Mathematics
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Write the equation:
A number multiplied by 6 decreased by 4 is the same as a number multiplied by 2 increased by 12

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jesscmheasley jesscmheasley
  • 20-08-2022

Answer:

the number is -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = the number

6x -4 = 2x - 12  Subtract 2x from both sides

4x - 4 = -12  Add 4 to both sides

4x = -8  Divide both sides by 4

x = -2

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