SOLUTION: 18.5 is 75 more than twice a number

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Question 241742: 18.5 is 75 more than twice a number
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18.5 is 75 more than twice a number ---> 18.5+75=2x
93.5=2x
x=93.5%2F2
46.75
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Since 18.5 is 75 less than twice a numbe, we will verufy if: 18.5=2x-75
18.5=2%2846.75%29-75
18.5=93.5-75
18=18
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Done!