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SIX LESS THAN TWICE A NUMBER, X, IS 38 WHAT IS THE VALUE OF X

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Answer:

17

Explanation:

first write the equation:

twice a number x is 2x

six less is -6

so equation is 2x - 6 = 38

solve for x:

2x = 34

x = 17

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Answer:16

Explanation:

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