SOLUTION: thirteen less than twice a number is seventeen more than half the number. find the number

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Question 513671: thirteen less than twice a number is seventeen more than half the number. find the number
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A number:

Twice a number:

Half a number:

Thirteen less than twice a number:

Seventeen more than half a number:

Is:

So:



Solve for .

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