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Seven less than twice a number is 11. find the number

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9: work backwards 11 + 7 = 18 , 18 divided by 2 + 9
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Seven less than twice a number is 11.
First, add seven to the end number 11.
11 + 7 = 18
Now, divide that by 2.
18 ÷ 2 = 9
And check it.
Twice the number 9 is 18. Seven less than that is 11.
The number is 9.
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