SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 17 more than twice the same number is 101. Find the number.

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of a number and 17 more than twice the same number is 101
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Let "x" be the number.
EQUATION:
x+2x+17=101
3x=84
x=28
Cheers,
Stan H.