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If the sum of a number and six is doubled, the result is three less than the number. Find the number.

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Answer:

n = -15

Explanation:

Represent the number by n.

Then 2(n + 6) = n - 3

Performing the indicated multiplication, we get:

2n + 12 = n - 3

Combining like terms, we get n = -15

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