Twice the difference of a number and 8 is 6. use the variable x for the unknown number.

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Annie Lagang · Answer 1 · 2022-10-29T20:18:23+0000

Answer:

11

Explanation:

Unknown number = x

If twice the difference of x and 8 is 6:

2(x-8) = 6

2x-16 = 6

2x = 6 + 16

2x = 22

x = 22/2

x = 11

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