SOLUTION: solve "twice a number increased by 12 is 8. find the number".

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Question 669035: solve "twice a number increased by 12 is 8. find the number".
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+12=8
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2x = 8 - 12
2x = -4
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