SOLUTION: when 24 is taken away from twice a number, the result is 276. Find the number

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Question 800045: when 24 is taken away from twice a number, the result is 276. Find the number
Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x - 24 = 276
2x = 276 + 24
2x = 300
x = 150
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