SOLUTION: a number increased by 8 is equal to twice the number decreased by 1

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Question 848304: a number increased by 8 is equal to twice the number decreased by 1
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+8=2x-1
x=9
check
17=18-1