Write the equation: A number multiplied by 6 decreased by 4 is the same as a number multiplied by 2 increased by 12

Peter White asked Jul 12, 2023

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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

Peter White asked Jul 12, 2023

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Answer:

the number is -2

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

Om Kumar answered Jul 16, 2023

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