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Sixteen and two-tenth subtracted from two times a number

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Answer: x=18

Explanation:

User Scott Severance
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The required number is 18.

Explanation:

Let the required number = x

To find, the required number = ?

According to question,

∴ 2x - 16 - 2 × 10 = 0

⇒ 2x - 16 - 20 = 0

⇒ 2x - 36 = 0

⇒ 2x = 36

⇒ x = 18

∴ The required number = 18

Thus, the required number is 18.

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