SOLUTION: What is an algebraic equation for; The sum of twice a number plus 12 is 74. What is the number?

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Question 31860: What is an algebraic equation for;
The sum of twice a number plus 12 is 74. What is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be "x".
Then 2x+12=74
2x=62
x=31
Cheers,
Stan H.