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2 March, 03:11

A number is doubled and then decreased by 13. the result is 61. what is the ordinal number?

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  1. 2 March, 05:41
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    Let x be the number

    x + x - 13 = 61

    2x - 13 = 61

    2x = 61 + 13

    2x = 74

    2x/2 = 74/2

    x = 37
  2. 2 March, 05:45
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    I would use the inverse operation.

    61 divided by 2 plus 13 equals 43.5
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