SOLUTION: I am thinking of a number. When i add 55 to it and multiply by 2, I get 310. What is my number?

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Question 852602: I am thinking of a number. When i add 55 to it and multiply by 2, I get 310. What is my number?
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x- be the number
(x+55)*2=310
2x+110=310
2x=200
x=100
The number is 100.