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If the sum of twice a number and -12 is multiplied by 2, the result is 11 greater than the opposite of the number. Find the number

 Nov 12, 2014

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If by "opposite" you mean the negative, then

 

(2N - 12)*2 = -N + 11

4N - 24 = 11 - N

5N = 35

N = 7

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 Nov 12, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

If by "opposite" you mean the negative, then

 

(2N - 12)*2 = -N + 11

4N - 24 = 11 - N

5N = 35

N = 7

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Alan Nov 12, 2014

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