SOLUTION: A number whose double increased by 2 is twice 5. What is the number ??

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Question 367761: A number whose double increased by 2 is twice 5. What is the number ??
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the value of the number we are looking for

Write as we Read

2x + 2 = 2*5

2x + 2 = 10

2x = 8

x = 4



checking our answer

2*4 + 2 = 10