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Six times a number decreased by 10 is 8 find the number
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Let's assume the number is "x."
According to the given information, we can write the equation:
6x - 10 = 8
To solve for x, we can isolate it on one side of the equation:
6x = 8 + 10
6x = 18
Dividing both sides of the equation by 6, we have:
x = 18/6
x = 3
Therefore, the number is 3.
According to the given information, we can write the equation:
6x - 10 = 8
To solve for x, we can isolate it on one side of the equation:
6x = 8 + 10
6x = 18
Dividing both sides of the equation by 6, we have:
x = 18/6
x = 3
Therefore, the number is 3.