SOLUTION: How do u write this: Twice the difference of a number and ten is fifty-four

SOLUTION: How do u write this: Twice the difference of a number and ten is fifty-four

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Question 511332: How do u write this:
Twice the difference of a number and ten is fifty-four
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x-10) = 54
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2x -20 = 54
2x = 74
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x = 37
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check
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2(37-10) = 2(27) =54
correct.
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answer: x= 37
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Done.
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