SOLUTION: twice the sum of a number and seven is eight. find the number.

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Question 832758: twice the sum of a number and seven is eight. find the number.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
twice the sum of a number and seven is eight. find the number.
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Equation:
2(x + 7) = 8
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x+7 = 4
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x = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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