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Twice the sum of a number and 10 is -20

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2(n + 10) = -20.....ur equation
n + 10 = -20/2
n + 10 = -10
n = -10 - 10
n = -20....ur number
User TabsNotSpaces
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Let, the number = x

Then, 2(x + 10) = -20

2x + 20 = -20

2x = -20 - 20

x = -40/2

x = -20

In short, The number would be: -20

Hope this helps!
User Fabio Beltramini
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