pierrobigtimer
pierrobigtimer pierrobigtimer
  • 23-02-2020
  • Mathematics
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when a number is subtracted from 6, the result is two times five less than the number. find the number?​

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zumar
zumar zumar
  • 23-02-2020

Answer:

let number=x

According to given condition

6-x=x-2(5)

6-x=x-10

6+10=x+x

16=2x

16/2=x

8=x

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amna04352
amna04352 amna04352
  • 23-02-2020

Answer:

16/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let that number be n

6 - n = 2(n - 5)

6 - n = 2n - 10

16 = 3n

n = 16/3

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