document.write( "Question 894542: The sum of 38 and twice a number is 124 find the number\r
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document.write( "I put . . . .38+2n=124
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document.write( " 2n=124+28
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document.write( "I got this far but still dont understand \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #542120 by reviewermath(1029) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Q: \n" ); document.write( "The sum of 38 and twice a number is 124 find the number \n" ); document.write( "A: \n" ); document.write( "The first equation 38 + 2n = 124 is correct. \n" ); document.write( "You change the sign of the number when you transpose it. \n" ); document.write( "The second equation should be \n" ); document.write( "2n = 124 - 38 \n" ); document.write( "2n = 86 \n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by 2. \n" ); document.write( " |