SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 17 is equal to twice the number. Find the number

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Question 854961: The sum of a number and 17 is equal to twice the number. Find the number
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+17=2x
x-x+17=2x-x
17=x
x=17