SOLUTION: When 5 is added to 2 times a number the result is 45

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Question 759251: When 5 is added to 2 times a number the result is 45
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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x - the number
5 + 2x = 45
2x = 45 - 5
2x = 40
x = 20
5 + 2(20) = 45
5 + 40 = 45
45 = 45
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