SOLUTION: write an equation for and solve Fred thinks of a number x and doubles it and then adds 7 and the answer is 35. What is x?

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Question 508852: write an equation for and solve
Fred thinks of a number x and doubles it and then adds 7 and the answer is 35. What is x?
Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B7=35
1)Subtract -7 from both sides
2x=28
2) Divide
x=14