Question

Im thinking of a number. Twice the number minus 18 equals 34. Whats the number

Answer 1

26

Explanation:

2n - 18 = 34

2n = 52

n = 26

Answer 2

• 26

Explanation:

I'm thinking of a number, let's assume that the number be x

Then, Twice the number minus 18 equals 34.

• Twice the number will be 2x
• 2x - 18 = 34

Add 18 on both sides

• 2x - 18 -18 = 34 + 18
• 2x = 52

Divide both sides by 2

• x = 26

Hence the number is 26

Let's verify our answer.

• 2x - 18 = 34

Plugging the value of x

• 2(26) - 18 = 34
• 52 - 18 = 34
• 34 = 34

Hence verified and the required number is 26.