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Two less than six times a number is the same as thirteen more than a number. Find the number.​
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Two less than six times a number is the same as thirteen more than a number. Find the number.​

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6x - 2 = x + 13
Subtract x
5x - 2 = 13
Add 2
5x = 15, x = 3
Solution: the number is 3
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