Fourteen less then twice a number is 154. Find the number.

The number is 84

Step-by-step explanation:

Assume the unknown number is x

The question interprets to 2x - 14 = 154

Collecting like times, we have 2x = 154 + 14

2x = 168 divide both sides by 2, which is the coefficient of x

x = 168/2

x = 84

84

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number.

2x-14=154

2x=168

x=168/2=84