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If 14 is added to a number, the result is 40 less than twice the number. Find the number.

Solution

I f 14 i s a dd e d t o a n u mb er, t h e res u lt i s 40 l ess t han tw i ce t h e n u mb er . F in d t h e n u mb er .

Solution

The number : 54

Solution steps

Represent the number with

x

A.T.Q.:

x + 14 = 2 x - 40

Solve for

x, x + 14 = 2 x - 40 : x = 54

The number : 54

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