SOLUTION: if 23 is added to a number, the result is 40 less than twice the number. what is the number

SOLUTION: if 23 is added to a number, the result is 40 less than twice the number. what is the number

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Question 901227: if 23 is added to a number, the result is 40 less than twice the number. what is the number
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
23 + N = 2N - 40
Subtract N from each side
23 = N - 40
Add 40 to each side
63 = N
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