Question

The sum of twice a number and 10 is 36

Answer 1

First you set up an equation like so:
2x + 10 = 36

Bring the 10 over

2x + 10 = 36
- 10
2x = 26
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2 2

26 /2

x = 13

Answer 2

Answer:  The required number is 13.

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that the sum of twice a number and 10 is 36.

We are to find the number.

Let x represents the required number.

Then, according to the given information, we have

$2\times x+10=36\\\\\Rightarrow 2x+10=36\\\\\Rightarrow 2x=36-10\\\\\Rightarrow 2x=26\\\\\Rightarrow x=\dfrac{26}{2}\\\\\Rightarrow x=13.$

Thus, the required number is 13.