SOLUTION: When I double my number and add eight I get my number and add twelve

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Question 986641: When I double my number and add eight I get my number and add twelve
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x=your number
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2x+8=x+12 Subtract 8 from each side.
2x=x+4 Subtract x from each side.
x=4
ANSWER: Your number is 4.