Question

If 2 is subtracted from twice a positive number then result is equal to half the number subtracted from 6 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

-8/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be X

2X - 2 =  X/2 - 6

4X - 4 = X - 12

3X = -8

X = -8/3

Answer 2

Let x be the positive number

Then according to the question ,

2x-2=6-x/2

2x-2 =  6-x/2

4x-4 = 12-x

5x = 16

x = 16/5

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