SOLUTION: 17 less than twice a number is -47. Find the number.
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Question 572359: 17 less than twice a number is -47. Find the number.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-17=-47
2x=-47+17
2x=-30
x=-30/2
x=-15
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