SOLUTION: Twice the sum of a number and 5 is at least 35. What is the number?

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Question 140387: Twice the sum of a number and 5 is at least 35. What is the number?
Answer by Shifa(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let the number be x.
then twice the sum of number and 5=
2(x+5)=35
2x+10=35
2x=35-10

2x=25
x=25/2
the number=25/2