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17 April, 23:16

I think of a number, double it and subtract two. I get nine.

using the statement above, from an equation. Use the letter "X" for the unknown number.

solve the equation as well.

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  1. 18 April, 03:14
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    5.5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    your number is X

    doubling it=2X

    2X-2=9

    using like terms ...

    2X=9+2

    2X=11

    dividing through by 2

    2X/2=11/2

    X=5.5
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