Question

"Twice of a number increased by seventeen is 8.”

Answer 1

x = -4.5 (-4 and 1/2) (-5/2)

Explanation:

twice of a number: 2x

increased by seventeen: +17

is 8: = 8

2x + 17 = 8

-17 -17

2x = -9

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2 2

x = -4.5 (-4 and 1/2) (-5/2)

Answer 2

Hey!

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Solution:

twice of a number is 2n.

increased by seventeen is + 17

is eight = 8

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Answer:

2n + 17 = 8

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