SOLUTION: the sum of twice a number and 28 equals 36 plus the number. find the number

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Question 737540:

the sum of twice a number and 28 equals 36 plus the number. find the number
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2X+28=36+X
2X-X=36-28
X=8 ANS.
PROOF:
2*8+28=36+8
16+28=36+8
44=44