SOLUTION: seven less than twice a number equals 19

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Question 508806: seven less than twice a number equals 19
Found 3 solutions by rfer, Math dummie, ikleyn:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-7=19
2x=19+7
2x=26
x=26/2
x=13

Answer by Math dummie(1) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by ikleyn(52849) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x - 7 = 19 ---->  2x = 19 + 7  --->  2x = 26  --->  x = 26%2F2 = 13.


Answer.  x = 13.