SOLUTION: Twice the sum of a number and 12 is 70. Find the number.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Numbers -> SOLUTION: Twice the sum of a number and 12 is 70. Find the number.      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 537451: Twice the sum of a number and 12 is 70. Find the number.
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Twice the sum of a number and 12 is 70. Find the number."

x = the number

2(x + 12) = 70 {twice the sum of a number and 12 is 70}
2x + 24 = 70 {used distributive property}
2x = 46 {subtracted 24 from both sides}
x = 23 {divided both sides by 2}

23 is the number

For more help from me, visit: www.algebrahouse.com