SOLUTION: A number times 2 increased by 7 is 31

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Question 1020375: A number times 2 increased by 7 is 31
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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here are the steps:
given
1. A number: let it be x
2.times 2: will be 2x
3.increased by 7:will be 2x%2B7
4.is 31: 2x%2B7=31equation
2x%2B7=31 .........solve for x
2x=31-7
2x=24
x=24%2F2
x=12