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10 less than a number is the same number doubled. What is the number?

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Answer:

-10

Explanation:

Let x = number

10 less than a number is the same number doubled

x-10 = 2x

Subtract x from each side

x-10-x = 2x-x

-10 = x

The number is -10

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