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2 times the sum of a number and 6 is equal to 8

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Answer:

2(x+6)=8

x=-2

Explanation:

2x+12=8

2x=-4

X=-2

User Youss
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Let the number be x.

Then according to question,


\begin{gathered} 2(x+6)=8 \\ 2x=8-12 \\ 2x=-4 \\ x=-2 \end{gathered}

Thus, the requried number is -2.

User Reesa
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