Twice a number, diminished by 17 is -3. Find the number

Mathematics

1 answer:

jok3333 [9.3K]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let n represent the number. The problem statement tells you ...

... 2n - 17 = -3

... 2n = 14 . . . . . add 17

... n = 7 . . . . . . . divide by 2

The number is 7.

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