SOLUTION: Twice a number increased by 5 is 17. Find the number.

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Question 621738: Twice a number increased by 5 is 17. Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Twice a numberhighlight%28x%29 increased by 5 is 17. Find the number.

 2x + 5 = 17

    2x = 12

     x = 6