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The sum of 15 and two times a number is 29. what is the number?

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2x + 15 = 29

Subtract 15 from both sides : 2x = 14

Divide by 2 : x = 7

2(7) + 15 = 29

14 + 15 = 29

User Mischa Arefiev
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15 + 2x = 29

Subtract 15

2x = 14

Divide by 2

x = 7

The number is 7.

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