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Eight times the difference of a number and 2 is the same as 3 times the sum of the number and 3.
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Eight times the difference of a number and 2 is the same as 3 times the sum of the number and 3.

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x= is the number.
we can suggest this equation:

8(x-2)=3(x+3)

We solve the equation:
8(x-2)=3(x+3)
8x-16=3x+9
8x-3x=9+16
5x=25
x=25/5
x=5

Answer: the number is 5.


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