Two more than a certain number is 15 less than twice the number. Find the number

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2+x=2x-15
>> 2+15=2x-x
>> 17 = x

So the answer is 17

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(x + 2) + 15 = 2x

x+ 17 = 2x

x (-x) + 17 = 2x (-x)

17 = x

x = 17

hope this helps

Keeva answered Jul 7, 2019

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