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Seven less than double a number is the same as fourteen more than the number, what is that in an algebraic equation

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Answer:

2x - 7 = x + 14

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

double a number is 2x

seven less than double a number is 2x - 7

is the same as is =

14 more than the number is x + 14

Put it all together to get the equation

2x - 7 = x + 14

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