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Popular Word Problems >

twice the difference of a number and 7 is 17

Solution

tw i ce t h e d i ff ere n ce o f a n u mb er an d 7 i s 17

Solution

The number : 15 \frac{1}{2}

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

2 (x - 7) = 17

Solve for

x, 2 (x - 7) = 17 : x = \frac{31}{2}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{31}{2} = 15 \frac{1}{2}

The number : 15 \frac{1}{2}

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