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1. The sum of a number and six less than twice that number is twelve. Write an equation that can be used to

find that number, n. You do not need to solve. **

User Grogi
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Answer: n + 2n - 6 = 12

Explanation:

The number is n.

Six less than twice the number can be expressed as = 2n - 6

Adding those together will be; n + 2n - 6

They add up to 12 so the equation is;

n + 2n - 6 = 12

You said I don't need to solve but the number is 6 just in case.

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