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How to write a number increased by 11 is eaqual to twice the number decreased by 12

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Answer: The number is 23

Explanation:

Let x be the [number]

Rephrase the expression

a number increased by 11 is equal to twice the number decrease by 12

x+11=2x-12

Add 12 on both sides

x+11+12=2x-12+12

x+23=2x

Subtract x on both sides

x+23-x=2x-x

x=23

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