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Twice a number increased by 28=48 plus the number

what is the number
I set up the equation like this: ? x 2 + 28 = 48 + ?

what is the number?
can someone help solve this equation and please show all steps

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2x+28=48+x\\ 2x-x=48-28\\ x=20
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