SOLUTION: Two times the sum of a number and 8 is 10 find the number ..how do i get the answer and how do i write it out

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Question 476149: Two times the sum of a number and 8 is 10 find the number ..how do i get the answer and how do i write it out
Answer by sonya(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x+8)=10
2x+16=10
2x=10-16
2x=-6
x=-3