SOLUTION: Twenty-four is equal to twice a number increased by 8. Find the numbers. Here is my question. The one i type above this statement and i want to know what is the represent,relate,

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Question 562958: Twenty-four is equal to twice a number increased by 8. Find the numbers.
Here is my question. The one i type above this statement and i want to know what
is the represent,relate,equate,and proof. Pls.

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let number be x
twice the number = 2x
increased by 8 = 2x+8
2x+8 =24
-8
2x+8-8=24-8
2x=16
/2
x=8

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