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2 was divided into a particular number. the quotient was then multiplied by 2, and 8 was taken from that product. if the previous operation resulted in -14, find the initial number. please show work and
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2 was divided into a particular number. the quotient was then multiplied by 2, and 8 was taken from that product. if the previous operation resulted in -14, find the initial number.

please show work and answer

User Federico Perini
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Answer:

(2/X ) * 2 - 8 = - 14

4/X = - 6

4= -6X

4/-6 = X

-2/3 = X

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