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29 January, 07:21

A number is doubled and 5 is subtracted from the result, the result is 37. what is the number?

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  1. 29 January, 11:02
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    Let the number be x

    If it is doubled then = 2x

    5 subtracted from the result = 2x - 5

    The result = 37

    2x - 5 = 37

    2x = 37 + 5

    2x = 42 Divide both sides by 2

    2x/2 = 42/2

    x = 21

    The number is 21.
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