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Question 918077: I am having trouble with this problem.
The sum of twice a number and thirty-seven is -128. Find the number.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Words into symbols.

Give the number a variable.

Let n be the number.

You just must put into symbolism what the description says.
2n%2B30=-128