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Eight more than two times a number is 56​

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Answer: x=24

Explanation:

First, we can write this problem into a mathematical equation where x is you number:

Eight more than 2 times your number is 56.

2x+8=56

Now, we can solve this equation for x.

Subtract 8 from both sides and divide it by 2.

2x=48

x=24

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