Sam chose a number. He then multiplied his number by 2 and added 7. His result was 23. What was his original number?

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Sam chose a number. He then multiplied his number by 2 and added 7. His result was 23. What was his original number?

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Answer:

Explanation:

make it an equation: 2x+7=23

simplify: 2x=16

and again x=8

Harry answered May 29, 2017

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the original number was 8

Nicolas Guillaume answered May 31, 2017

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