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) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-17=-47
2x=-47+17
2x=-30
x=-30/2
x=-15