SOLUTION: If the sum of a numver and seven is doubled, the result is six less the number. Find the number

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Question 1106193: If the sum of a numver and seven is doubled, the result is six less the number. Find the number
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, "a number"
2%28x%2B7%29=x-6
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2x%2B14=x-6
x=-6-14
x=-20