SOLUTION: find a number if twice the sum of the number and 4 equals 11 more then the number.

Algebra ->  Human-and-algebraic-language -> SOLUTION: find a number if twice the sum of the number and 4 equals 11 more then the number.       Log On


   

Question 664746: find a number if twice the sum of the number and 4 equals 11 more then the number.
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(x+4)=x+11
Distribute the 2
2x + 8 = x + 11
Isolate x to one side
2x - x = 11 - 8
x = 3
...
Check cartoon%28%0D%0A2%283%2B4%29+=+2%287%29+=+14%2C%0D%0A3%2B11+=+14%2C%0D%0A14=14%29
....................
Delighted to help.
-Reading Boosters
Wanting for others what we want for ourselves.
www.MyHomeworkAnswers.com