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the product of twice a number and six is the same as the difference of eleven times the number and 3/8 find the number

the product of twice a number and six is the same as the difference of eleven times-example-1
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SOLUTION:

Step 1:

Definition of terms used in the given question;

Product means multiplication (x)

Difference means Subtraction (-)

Twice means "two times"

Step 2:

Let the number in question be denoted by letter "p"

Step 3:

Let's develop our equation by interpreting the given question;


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