Three times a number, subtracted from two equals twice the number, added to 27.find the number

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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

Let the number be n

Three times the number: 3n

Subtracted from 2: 2-3n

Twice the number: 2n

Added to 27: 27+2n

2-3n = 27+2n

-25 = 5n

n = -5

Technopeasant answered Jun 16, 2021

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