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put this solution on YOUR website!twenty seven increased by twice a number 39. what is the number?
Let number be N
Since 27 increased by twice the number equals 39, then we have:
27 + 2N = 39
2N = 39 - 27
2N = 12
N =

, which means that N, or the number is:

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27 + 2(6) = 39
27 + 12 = 39
39 = 39(TRUE)