SOLUTION: A number doubled and then increased by three. The result is 21. whats the original number?

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Question 229975: A number doubled and then increased by three. The result is 21. whats the original number?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+3=21
2x=18
x=9