SOLUTION: if a number is doubled and the result is decreased by 9,we get 67.find the number

SOLUTION: if a number is doubled and the result is decreased by 9,we get 67.find the number

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Question 954022: if a number is doubled and the result is decreased by 9,we get 67.find the number
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=the number
2x-9=67 Add 9 to each side.
2x=76 Divide each side by 2.
x=38 ANSWER: The number is 38.
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