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The sum of twice a number and 19 is -23

User OGHaza
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Answer:

2n+19=-23, n=-21

Explanation:

Subtract 19 from both sides so you have 2n=-42. Then divide both sides by 2 and you get n=-21

User Heremyas
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Answer: -21

Step-by-step explanation:Let the number be Z .

2xZ + 19 = -23

2Z = -23-19

2Z = -42

Z = -42/2

Z = -21

User Krzysztof Adamski
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