Seven less than a number is two

Mathematics · College · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Here, first we have to write the given problem in numerical value.

So, Let the number be x

Now, 6 less than x is equal to 2.

So, x - 6 = 2

Adding 6 on both sides, we get

x - 6 + 6 = 2 + 6

x = 8

 

Hence, the number is 8.