SOLUTION: i add 12 to certain number and then double the result. the answer is 42. find the original number. show working

SOLUTION: i add 12 to certain number and then double the result. the answer is 42. find the original number. show working

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Question 857303: i add 12 to certain number and then double the result. the answer is 42. find the original number. show working
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