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30 March, 23:27

The sum of 17 and twice a number is 87. Find the number.

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  1. 30 March, 23:42
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    "the sum " means add

    17 + 2x = 87

    2x = 87 - 17

    2x = 70

    x = 70/2

    x = 35 <==
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