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What is the equation for Twice the difference of a number and 7 equals 2

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Answer: x = 8, or 8.

Explanation:


1. 2 (x-7) = 2

2. 2x-14=2

3. 2x=2+14

4. 2x=16

5. 16/2

6. x=8

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