SOLUTION: the sum of 38 and twice a number is 124. Find the number

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Question 224428: the sum of 38 and twice a number is 124. Find the number
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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38+2x=124
2x=124-38
2x=86
x=86/2
x=43 ans.Proof:
38+2*43=124
38+86=124
124=124