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The sum of twice a number and 6 is 14. Find the number

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First, write an equation:


2x+6=14

We want to get x by itself, so next we should subtract 6 from both sides and get


2x=8

Finally, divide both sides by 2 and get


x=4

The number is 4

User Nathanbweb
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the number is 4. 15-6=8 divide that by 2 and you are left with 4
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