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If you double a number and then add 24​, you get two sevenths2/7 of the original number. what is the original​ number?
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If you double a number and then add 24​, you get two sevenths2/7 of the original number. what is the original​ number?

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-14

2x+24=2/7x
Minus 2/7
2is 14/7-2/7
12/7x+24= 0
Subtract 24
12/7x=-24
X= -24/1 times 7/12
X= -168/12
X=-14
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