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The sum of twice a number and 4 is 14. Find the number.

 Jan 11, 2017
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First Step -- Write out the equation.

 

2x + 4 = 14

 

Second Step -- Get rid of the +4!

 

2x +4 = 14

      -4    -4

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  2x = 10

 

Third Step -- Find x!

 

2x = 10

_       _

2       2

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x = 5

 

Final Answer

 

x = 5

 Jan 11, 2017

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