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Write the following as an equation. Then solve. Twice the sum of a number and 3 is equal to three times the difference of the number and 4. Find the number.

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Answer:

The number is 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be represented by x

The sum of the number and 3 = x + 3

Twice the sum of the number and 3 = 2(x + 3)

The difference of the number and 4 = x - 4

Three times the difference of the number and 4 = 3(x - 4)

Twice the sum of the number and 3 = Three times the difference of the number and 4

2(x + 3) = 3(x - 4)

2x + 6 = 3x - 12

Collect like terms

3x - 2x = 6 + 12

x = 18

The number is 18

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