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Translate to an equation, then solve.The product of 2, and a number increased by 7, is – 36.

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Let the number be r then

2r is the product of 2 and the number

2r + 7 is when the product is increased by 7

2r + 7 = -36

2r = -36 - 7

2r = -41

r = -41/2

= -20 1/2

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