Five more than twice a number is nine. What is the number?

TheRealVira asked Apr 9, 2022

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Five more than twice a number is nine.
What is the number?

TheRealVira asked Apr 9, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

The number is 2.

Multiply 2 by 2 (twice the number) and you'll get 4. Add 5 (five more) and you'll end up with 9.

Nuno Duarte answered Apr 15, 2022

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