2 times the sum of a number and 5 is 20

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$2(x+5)=20\\ \\ 2x+10=20\\ \\ 2x=20-10\\ \\ 2x=10\\ \\ x=5$

Confirming the other answer. 5 is correct.

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The number is 5. Steps shown below

Kaspernj answered Apr 18, 2019

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