SOLUTION: thirty-six decreased by twice a number is eual to -14

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Question 314293: thirty-six decreased by twice a number is eual to -14
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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let number be x
twice the number = 2x
36 decreased from twice the number = 2x-36
this is equal to 14
2x-36=14
2x=50
x=25