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The sum of 30 and twice a number is 48. Find the number?

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Answer:

9 is the number

Explanation:

Let's call this number x

The equation is:

30+2x=48

subtract 30 from both sides and you get

2x=18

divide 2 from both sides and you get

x=9

Therefore, 30+2(9)=48

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