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Twice the difference of a number and six equal seven

User GordyII
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Answer:

2 *(n-6) = 7

n = 19/2 or 9 1/2

Explanation:


User Jonjon
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Answer:

2 *(n-6) = 7

n = 19/2 or 9 1/2

Explanation:

Twice the difference of a number and six equal seven

2 *(n-6) = 7

distribute

2n-2*6 =7

2n -12 =7

add 12 to each side

2n = 19

divide by 2

n = 19/2

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