SOLUTION: Twelve more than twice a number is 26

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Question 372343: Twelve more than twice a number is 26
Found 2 solutions by neatmath, rfer:
Answer by neatmath(302) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let x be the number:

12%2B2x=26

2x=14

x=7

The number is 7.

I hope this helps!

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+12=26
2x=14
x=7