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  • 03-09-2017
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The sum of 17 and twice a number is 87. Find the number.

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 03-09-2017
" the sum " means add

17 + 2x = 87
2x = 87 - 17
2x = 70
x = 70/2
x = 35 <==
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