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Twice the sum of -6 and a number is the same as the number decreased by 1/8

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Explanation:

2(-6 + x) = x - 1/8

-12 + 2x = x - 1/8

-12 + x = -1/8

x = 12 - 1/8 = 11 7/8 = 95/8 = 11.875

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