SOLUTION: If the number is doubled and then added to eight. If the result is 38, find the number

SOLUTION: If the number is doubled and then added to eight. If the result is 38, find the number

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Question 777637: If the number is doubled and then added to eight. If the result is 38, find the number
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 8 = 38
Can you take it from here?
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