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07-05-2016
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On a number line there are six spaces. On the first is the number 2, on the last space is the number 42, on the third space is x, solve for x.

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07-05-2016

1st space is 2
6th space (last) is 42
in betwen that is 5 spaces to go
find distance from 2 to 42
42-2=40

40=5 spaces
divide 5
8=1 space
each space goes upby 8

2=1st space
2+8=2nd space
2+8+8=3rd space=18=x

x=18

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