SOLUTION: twice the price of a bike increased by 26 is 57. what is the price of the bike?

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Question 534558: twice the price of a bike increased by 26 is 57.
what is the price of the bike?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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twice the price of a bike increased by 26 is 57.
what is the price of the bike?
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Let x = price of bike
then
2p + 26 = 57
2p = 31
p = $15.50