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16 June, 14:49

The sum of 42 and twice a number is 164. find the number

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  1. 16 June, 17:17
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    61

    Step-by-step explanation:

    let the number be x then twice the number is 2x, hence

    42 + 2x = 164 (subtract 42 from both sides of the equation)

    2x = 122 (divide both sides by 2)

    x = 61

    Hence the number is 61
  2. 16 June, 18:27
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    61 should be correct
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