SOLUTION: Twice the sum of a number and seven is eight. Find the number

SOLUTION: Twice the sum of a number and seven is eight. Find the number

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Question 662593: Twice the sum of a number and seven is eight. Find the number
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x+7)=8
2x+14=8
2x=8-14
2x=-6
x=-3
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