SOLUTION: I add 7 to a certain number i double the result. my final answer is 34 what was my number

SOLUTION: I add 7 to a certain number i double the result. my final answer is 34 what was my number

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Question 1147283: I add 7 to a certain number i double the result. my final answer is 34 what was my number
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x be the number, then
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2 * (x + 7) = 34
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2x + 14 = 34
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2x = 20
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x = 10
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The number is 10
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check the answer
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2 * (10 + 7) = 34
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2 * 17 = 34
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34 = 34
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