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The sum of twice a number and 42 is 126 what is the number

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2x+42=126
2x=126-42
2x= 84
x= 84/2
x=42

Number should be 42.
User AsifQadri
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Let n = number

2n + 42 = 126
2n = 84
n = 42

Your number is 42.
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