2 years ago

The sum of 42 and twice a number is 164. find the number

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2 answers:

Sergeu [11.5K]2 years ago

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61 should be correct

Simora [160]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x then twice the number is 2x, hence

42 + 2x = 164 ( subtract 42 from both sides of the equation )

2x = 122 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 61

Hence the number is 61

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