SOLUTION: 12 decreased by twice a number equals -34. Write an equwation for the situation and then find the number.

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Question 386353: 12 decreased by twice a number equals -34. Write an equwation for the situation and then find the number.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 decreased by twice a number equals -34.
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Let the number be "x":
Equation:
12 - 2x = -34
2x = 12+34
2x = 46
x = 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.