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The difference between 55 and twice an
unknown number, x, is 95. Find X.

User Pradnya Bolli
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Solution:

Expression:


55 - 2x = 95

Collect like terms:


- 2x = 95 - 55


- 2x = 40

Divide both sides by
- 2


( - 2x)/( - 2) = (40)/( - 2)

Therefore:
x = - 20

I hope this helps

User Chris Tetreault
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