Question 655411
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Hi,
the sum of twice a number{{{highlight(x)}}} and 8 
is equal to the sum of the number and 9
Question states***
 2x + 8 = x + 9
    x = 1
and...
{{{2+8 = 1 + 9 = 10}}}