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Seven more than twice a number is -4

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11 votes

Answer:

-11/2

Explanation:

Let the number be a

(2a)+7= -4

2a= -4-7

2a= -11

a= -11/2

User BBrill
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Answer:

-5.5

Explanation:


2x+7=-4\\2x=-4-7\\2x=-11\\x=-5.5

User Metalik
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