If a Number Is Six Less Than Twice Its Opposite

question 39

Short Answer

If a number is six less than twice its opposite, what are the possible numbers?

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Definitions:

Real Price

The price of a good or service adjusted for inflation, reflecting its purchasing power over time.

Real Return

Simple (or nominal) return on an asset, less the rate of inflation.

Nominal Return

The rate of return on an investment without adjusting for inflation, representing the raw financial gain or loss.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.