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When 3 times a number is subtracted from 10, the result is the sum of the number and 22

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

User SimpleBinary
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Answer:

x = -6

Explanation:

Let the number be x

Condition:

=> 10-3x = x+22

Let's Solve it:

=> -3x-x = 22-10

=> -2x = 12

Dividing both sides by -2

=> x = -6

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