Question

If the difference between a number and 7 is doubled, the result is 8 more than the number. Find the number,.?? HELP

Answer 1

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Answer 2

"a number" will be referred to as x.

2(x - 7) = 8 + x
2x - 14 = 8 + x
2x = 22 + x
x = 22

so, the number is 22.

Answer 3

do you see how i got the answer?

Answer 4

YES.:) THANK YOU> SO THEM YOU DONT DIVIDE IT BY 2X?

Answer 5

no, i subtracted x on both sides

Answer 6

since it was + x on the right, i did the opposite to get rid of it

Answer 7

OH OK. I see. thank you soo much. I really appreciate.

Answer 8

no problem :)

Answer 9

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