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30 August, 15:45

Twice the sum of a number and 9 equals 7.

Use the variable y for the unknown number.

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  1. 30 August, 16:14
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    2 (y + 9) = 7 Since it says twice the SUM, you have to do the addition first so the 2 times goes outside the parenthesis.

    2y + 18 = 7 Subtract 18 from both sides

    2y = - 11 Divide both sides by 2

    y = - 11/2
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