SOLUTION: twice the sum of 4 and some number is 34 what is the number could some please help i am stuck thank you mike

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Question 41840: twice the sum of 4 and some number is 34 what is the number
could some please help i am stuck thank you mike
Answer by vidhyak(80) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x
2(4 + x) = 34
4 + x = 34/2 = 17
x = 17 - 4 = 13