SOLUTION: If 11 is added to a number and the sum is doubled , the result is -3 less than the number. find the number
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Question 1164054: If 11 is added to a number and the sum is doubled , the result is -3 less than the number. find the number
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Why are you describing, " -3 less than the number" ?
Answer by ikleyn(52818) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your exercises with words have a few sense (if any . . . ).
Answer by greenestamps(13203) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The wording of the problem is not at all nonsensical....
Unusual, to be sure; but it is mathematically sound.
the number: n
11 added to the number: n+11
that sum doubled: 2(n+11)
-3 less than the number: n-(-3) = n+3
So
Solve using basic algebra.
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