SOLUTION: If 20 is added to a number and the sum is doubled, the result is 6 less than the number. Find the number.

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Question 432519: If 20 is added to a number and the sum is doubled, the result is 6 less than the number. Find the number.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, rwm:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let x represent that number

Question states***

 2(x+20) = x-6

Solving for x

      x = -46

CHECKING our Answer***

 2(-26) = -52 = -46-6

Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(20+x)*2=x-6
40+2x=x-6
40=-x-6
46=-x
x=-46
20-46*2=-46-6
-26*2=-52
-52=-52
x=-46