SOLUTION: Twice the sum of a number and seven is three times the number. I need to write this as an equation and I don't understand how.

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Question 1054373: Twice the sum of a number and seven is three times the number.
I need to write this as an equation and I don't understand how.
Answer by ikleyn(52814)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Twice the sum of a number and seven is three times the number.
I need to write this as an equation and I don't understand how.
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2*(x+7) = 3x.


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