SOLUTION: Twice, the sum of my number and 7, minus 13 is 37.What is my number?

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Question 699132:


Twice, the sum of my number and 7, minus 13 is 37.What is my number?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(X+7)-13=37
2X+14=37+13
2X=37+13-14
2X=36
X=36/2
X=18 ANS.
PROOF:
2(18+7)-13=37
2*25-13=37
50-13=37
37=37