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A number increased by 9 is 2 times the sum of the number and 2

Solution

A n u mb er in cre a se d b y 9 i s 2 t im es t h e s u m o f t h e n u mb er an d 2

Solution

The number : 5

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 9 = 2 (x + 2)

Solve for

x, x + 9 = 2 (x + 2) : x = 5

The number : 5

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