SOLUTION: If -16 is added to a number and the sum is doubled the result is 17 less than the number what is the number

SOLUTION: If -16 is added to a number and the sum is doubled the result is 17 less than the number what is the number

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Question 1075429: If -16 is added to a number and the sum is doubled the result is 17 less than the number what is the number
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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