If 8 more than twice a number is less than 6 more than the number, what can the number be?

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2007-05-23 09:08:11 · 5 answers · asked by lo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

if x is the number then 2x + 8 = x + 6 so x= -2

2007-05-23 09:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2x + 8 < 6 + x

2x - x < 6 - 8

x < -2

Answer: All numbers less than -2.

2007-05-23 16:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by pathak_surendra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

2x+8 < x+6
2x-x < 6 - 8
so
x < -2

2007-05-23 16:13:20 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2x + 8 < x + 6
x < -2

2007-05-23 16:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by TychaBrahe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

If I understand your question then the number is 3.5 ie three and half

2007-05-23 16:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by david y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋