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

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Derick Ayala

Mathematics

8 March, 12:23

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

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Janelle Case · Answer 1

x = - 6

Step-by-step 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